The Komfo Anokye Certified Registered Anaesthetist Association (KACRA) has threatened to embark on an industrial action in solidarity with the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) and other health worker unions at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
The agitating health workers are protesting the recent suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, arguing that the decision fails to address the core challenges plaguing the premier health institution.
In a formal letter addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Governing Board, KACRA expressed deep concern over the development, stating that the sanctions levied against the CEO do not resolve the facility’s deep-seated operational deficits.
“After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of KATH, we believe the action does not address the fundamental challenges confronting the hospital and the healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to provide care under demanding conditions,” the statement signed by KACRA Chairperson David Karikari Amenku and Secretary George Tweneboah read.
According to the association, the primary crises facing KATH are rooted in long-standing structural issues, including infrastructural deficits, inadequate logistics, limited equipment, and a overwhelming influx of patients, rather than administrative failures.
The association warned that it will not hesitate to join forces with KADA and other allied health worker groups to safeguard their interests if the board fails to reconsider its decision.
“Should the concerns raised by healthcare worker organizations remain unresolved, the Association will stand in solidarity with the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) and other allied health worker groups in any lawful action intended to safeguard the interests of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care,” the association added.
KACRA is demanding an immediate investment in modern medical equipment, the accelerated completion of ongoing health infrastructure within the Ashanti Region to ease congestion, and a collaborative approach to leadership to restore industrial harmony at the hospital.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
