The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has appealed to staff of the hospital who are currently on strike over his suspension to return to work and prioritise patient care.
In a letter to staff issued by the Office of the Chief Executive on Monday, June 8, 2026, Dr. Baidoo expressed gratitude to the staff for what he described as their “show of solidarity” during the industrial action, which has disrupted services at the facility.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all staff of the hospital for your show of solidarity with me during this period. I am very grateful for your support,” the letter said.
However, he urged the workers to resume duty in the interest of patients and the nation.
“I need you all to return to duty in the supreme interest of Ghanaians and our valued patients, whilst I defer the outcome and directions to the supreme wisdom of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Board of KATH,” he stated.
Dr. Baidoo’s appeal comes amid disruptions to healthcare delivery at the hospital, with patients reportedly facing challenges in accessing medical services due to the industrial action.
The development follows a directive issued by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on June 5, 2026, instructing the Board of KATH to suspend Dr. Baidoo for two weeks with immediate effect.
The directive, contained in a letter dated June 5, stated that the CEO’s decision to announce a temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the hospital was inconsistent with instructions issued by John Dramani Mahama regarding the management of the situation at the facility.
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