The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has declared a nationwide strike, beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in protest against months of unpaid salaries, stalled postings, and what it calls persistent unfair treatment of its members.
In a statement signed by President Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah and General Secretary Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu, the Association revealed that more than 200 junior doctors have been working between 10 and 14 months without pay, while salaries of some medical officers previously on the payroll have been suspended without explanation.
The group further disclosed that over 800 medical officers have been awaiting posting for the past 16 months despite several engagements with government authorities.
“Despite goodwill shown towards the government, no solutions have been offered. The continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
Per the Association’s directive, outpatient services will be withdrawn from October 7 to 9, after which emergency services will also be suspended starting Friday, October 10, until further notice.
Current inpatients will continue to receive care until discharge, but no new admissions will be accepted.
The JDA placed full responsibility for the looming healthcare disruption on the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana, urging immediate intervention to resolve the crisis.
Source: AdomOnline
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