The Minority Caucus on Health has expressed concern over the suspension of emergency and outpatient services at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
The strike action, which began on Thursday, April 24, 2025, is in protest of what the doctors describe as a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and mistreatment by senior government officials.
Patients who visited the hospital for care were left frustrated, as the consulting rooms were empty with no doctors present.
Two days into the strike, the Caucus appealed to the health workers to urgently reconsider their decision, citing serious concerns over the impact on public health.
“We do not underestimate the gravity of such a resolution, and we fully recognize that it stems from a deep sense of frustration, indignity, and structural neglect that must not be ignored,” parts of a statement read.
The statement acknowledges that the concerns of the doctors are valid and their demands legitimate.
The Caucus, led by the Ranking Member and Effiduase Asokore MP, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, expressed appreciation for the doctors’ sacrifices and unwavering commitment to healthcare delivery in the face of limited resources and intense pressure.
They lauded their service as not only noble but also indispensable to the nation’s healthcare system.
However, they appealed to the leadership and general membership of the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) to urgently reconsider their decision in the supreme interest of public health.
Reaffirming their support for the doctors, the lawmakers emphasised the need for operations to resume without delay.
“It is our considered view that the focus must remain on the immediate resumption of lifesaving services while we in Parliament pursue appropriate institutional remedies and accountability measures through legitimate oversight channels,” the statement added.
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