The Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) has suspended its industrial action following what it described as fruitful engagements with key stakeholders, including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
In a statement issued on June 9, 2026, KADA announced that the strike action embarked upon by its members had been suspended with immediate effect from 6:00 p.m. on the same day.
According to the association, the decision was reached after interventions by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Board and Management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), and other stakeholders who demonstrated commitment toward addressing the concerns that triggered the industrial action.
KADA said while it remains determined to ensure that the issues leading to the strike are fully resolved, it had carefully considered the impact of a prolonged work stoppage on patient care and public health.
“The safety and well-being of patients and the broader public interest remain central to our responsibilities,” the association stated.
It added that those considerations informed the decision to suspend the strike and continue dialogue aimed at achieving a lasting resolution of the outstanding concerns.
The doctors expressed profound gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the hospital’s Board and Management, and other stakeholders for facilitating discussions and creating a pathway toward an amicable settlement of the dispute.
KADA also commended the National Executive Council and membership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for their support and intervention throughout the impasse.
In addition, the association acknowledged the solidarity shown by several health-sector groups, including the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana (EmSOG), the Orthopaedic Association of Ghana (OAG), the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU), the Komfo Anokye Certified Registered Anaesthetists Association (KACRA), the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS-KATH Chapter), and the Komfo Anokye Pharmacists Association (KAPA).
The association further thanked doctors and other health workers for their support during the period of industrial action.
The suspension of the strike is expected to restore normal clinical services at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, one of Ghana’s largest referral health facilities serving patients across the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Bono East, Western North and other regions.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with management and relevant authorities to ensure that the issues that led to the industrial action are fully addressed while maintaining quality healthcare delivery.
The statement was signed by Dr. Michael Leat, Chairman of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association.
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Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Isaac Justice Bediako
