Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have commenced an indefinite industrial action in protest against the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, arguing that the decision is unfair and undermines efforts to address critical challenges facing the facility.

The action was announced by the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) after an emergency meeting held on June 5, 2026, to discuss recent developments at the hospital, including overcrowding at the Emergency Department and the suspension of the CEO.

In a statement addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Board, the association expressed concern that management’s attempts to manage the growing pressure on the hospital and ensure patient safety had resulted in punitive measures against the institution’s leadership.

KADA explained that the temporary halt in new emergency admissions and the referral of patients to other healthcare facilities were necessary interventions intended to prevent avoidable fatalities during a period of extreme congestion and limited resources.

The doctors noted that KATH, which serves as a major referral hospital for the middle and northern parts of the country, has long struggled with inadequate infrastructure and increasing patient loads. They described the current situation as evidence of deeper structural challenges within Ghana’s healthcare system.

According to the association, the solution lies in increased investment and decisive policy action rather than disciplinary measures against officials working under difficult circumstances.

Following extensive discussions, members unanimously rejected the CEO’s suspension and resolved to withdraw their services from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The doctors indicated that the strike will continue until their concerns are addressed, particularly the reconsideration and reversal of the CEO’s suspension.

They are also demanding that the KATH Board develop clear guidelines for managing situations in which the hospital’s emergency capacity is exceeded.

Furthermore, KADA is calling on the Ministry of Health to provide firm timelines for the full operationalisation of the Sewua Hospital and Afari Military Hospital, as well as a comprehensive plan for upgrading KATH and other healthcare facilities across the Ashanti Region to reduce the burden on the referral hospital.

The association maintains that these measures are essential to improving healthcare delivery and preventing similar crises in the future.