Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) says the ongoing strike by doctors is expected to be called off soon, following engagements with the affected parties and key stakeholders.
Dr. Salifu Alhassan, who spoke on behalf of the hospital’s management, disclosed that although the strike was first announced through the media, official communication from the doctors was only received during a meeting held earlier today.
He noted that the signs are positive and that an official end to the strike could be announced later today – Thursday, April 24 or by Friday, April 25.
“Today, we’ve pleaded with them [doctors], and then we also took the opportunity to ask the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health today to add their voices, and they did so. We are told that by tomorrow [Friday, April 25] or latest today[ April 24], we should be hearing good news- strike being called off,” he assured after a meeting with the association.
His comment comes after doctors at TTH declared an indefinite suspension of all emergency and outpatient services, citing a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they describe as an insult to their dignity by top government officials.
In a statement released after an emergency general assembly meeting held at noon on Tuesday, the Doctors’ Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) announced that its members would no longer offer services at the General OPD, Antenatal Clinic, Specialist Clinic, and Paediatrics OPD after an alceteration during the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s visit to the hospital on April 22, 2025.
They demanded unqualified apologies from the Health Minister and Tamale North MP, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, to Dr Valentine Akwulpwa, the entire medical staff, and specifically the team at the Accident and Emergency Department.
Mr Alhassan noted that the officer that was involved in the exchange with the Health Minister is traumatized. He emphasised the critical role of the affected officer, who heads the Accident and Emergency Unit and also trains young doctors and residents at the facility. “If he is down, it affects many levels of service and training. He’s not just a doctor — he’s a model within the medical fraternity.”
According to Dr. Alhassan, management had reached out to the doctor immediately after the incident to offer support and reassurance. In today’s meeting, further steps were taken to de-escalate tensions, he added.
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