The Minority Caucus on Health has issued a passionate appeal to the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) to urgently restore emergency and outpatient services, which have been suspended amid growing discontent within the hospital’s medical workforce.
In a statement released today, the Caucus acknowledged the underlying frustrations of the doctors, citing “a deep sense of frustration, indignity, and structural neglect” as valid reasons for their actions. However, it stressed the devastating impact the service suspension is having on vulnerable patients who rely heavily on the facility for critical healthcare.
“We are deeply concerned about the immediate and long-term implications of the suspension,” the statement read. “While your concerns are valid, we respectfully appeal for the immediate resumption of lifesaving services.”
The Caucus also cautioned against making the restoration of services contingent upon an apology from the Minister for Health, warning that such a delay could result in the loss of more lives. They promised to use parliamentary channels to seek redress and advocate for improvements in infrastructure, logistics, and working conditions at the hospital.
“The Minority Caucus on Health stands firmly with you,” they assured the medical staff. “We shall continue to amplify your concerns at the highest levels of governance.”
Signed by five members, including Ranking Member Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye and Deputy Ranking Member Dr. Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, the statement called for constructive dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to the well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals.
