322 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) House Officers are threatening to sue the Ministry of Health for non-payment of their allowances after completion of their one-year mandatory housemanship.
In a formal letter, the officers’ representatives have reiterated their concerns, referencing previous correspondence and meetings with the Pharmacy Council, and warning of potential legal action if the issue is not resolved.
“We refer to our letter to you on the above subject dated 13th May 2024 to which we are yet to receive a formal response. For ease of reference, a copy of the said letter has been attached hereto.”
“As was respectfully indicated in the letter aforesaid, our Clients were engaged as Pharm D House Officers by the Pharmacy Council acting for and on behalf of the Ministry of Health (hereinafter referred to as “MOH”) for the period commencing 3rd July 2023 and ending 3rd July 2024.”
“We are informed by our Clients that all through the period of their engagement, they were not paid any allowances contrary to the settled practice.”
“Our Clients inform us that following the letter aforesaid, a meeting was convoked by the Pharmacy Council on 4th June 2024 on the subject under reference. Our Clients state further that at the said meeting, the Pharmacy Council made a firm assurance of presenting a proposal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for the payment of allowances” portions of the letter stated.
Here is an attachment of the full letter
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Nukpeta Yaa Dorcas
