The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has announced its intention to withdraw its services, including all outpatient and emergency services, across hospitals nationwide on October 7, 2025.
The association explained that the decision to withdraw its services stems from over a year of unpaid salaries, despite members having worked continuously during that period.
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In a statement signed by its President, Dr Louis Afia Nkrumah, the association expressed its grievances, citing government neglect and what it described as unfair treatment, highlighting that some doctors had their salary payments halted without explanation.
“The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) announces that its members will embark on a nationwide withdrawal of services following months of neglect and unfair treatment of some of its members.
“Over 200 junior doctors have worked for 10-14 months without salaries. Moreover, several medical officers who were previously on payroll have had their salaries stopped without explanation. We also have over 800 medical officers who have been awaiting posting for the past 1 year, 4 months,” portions of the statement read.
According to the association, its attempts to resolve the issue have proven futile, with no apparent action from the government.
“Despite repeated engagements with authorities and good-will shown towards the government, no solutions have been offered. The Junior doctors’ association therefore directs as follows, that all members should; withdraw all outpatient services effective Tuesday, 7th October to Thursday, 9th October 2025,” it said.
The statement continued; “Withdraw emergency services effective Friday, 10th October 2025 until further notice. However, Inpatients will continue to be managed until discharge, but no new cases will be admitted.”
The doctors said they will not tolerate the lack of government action, warning that any disruption of health services should be the government’s responsibility.
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“The Association wishes to make it clear that the continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated. The responsibility for any disruption of healthcare services lies squarely with the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana. We call on all stakeholders to act immediately to resolve these issues.”
Read the statement below:
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