Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have officially suspended their strike action and returned to full services after four days of negotiations involving the Health Ministry, parliamentary actors, and traditional authorities. Key interventions by the Overlord of Dagbon and appeals from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health paved the way for the resumption of both emergency and outpatient care.
The strike began on April 23, 2025, when members of the Doctors’ Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) halted non-critical services, citing “unwarranted attacks” by the Health Minister during his April 22 visit . They initially limited operations to emergencies only, demanding improved working conditions and a public apology from Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
A high-level delegation from the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II, personally intervened to broker talks between hospital management and striking doctors . Simultaneously, the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and DATTH leaders engaged in intensive discussions, culminating in a communiqué on April 26 ordering a full return to duties
Effective immediately upon the April 26 directive, all clinical departments—including outpatient and specialist units—reopened to patients . Hospital management, represented by Dr. Salifu Alhassan, confirmed support for the officer involved in the initial incident and pledged to safeguard staff welfare moving forward .
While DATTH has agreed to collaborate with the Ministry of Health on securing essential supplies and logistics, the association warned that any failure to address these operational needs in the short to medium term “may prompt further action as deemed appropriate” . Observers note that continued dialogue will be crucial to prevent future disruptions and ensure sustainable health-care delivery in northern Ghana.
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