The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) has suspended its indefinite strike action over the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
The suspension of the strike follows the intervention by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the hospital board, Management of the hospital and other key stakeholders.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the doctors said the suspension takes effect immediately after what it described as fruitful discussions aimed at resolving concerns that led to the withdrawal of services.
The Association said the decision was influenced by the timely intervention of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Board and Management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), as well as other stakeholders who have demonstrated commitment to addressing the issues raised by doctors.
While emphasizing that the underlying concerns remain unresolved, KADA noted that the welfare of patients and the broader public interest played a significant role in its decision to call off the strike and return to the negotiating table.
“While KADA remains committed to ensuring that the issues that occasioned the strike are fully resolved, we have carefully considered the potential impact of the prolonged action on patient care and public health,” the statement said.
The Association reiterated that patient safety and public health remain central to its responsibilities and expressed optimism that continued dialogue would lead to an amicable resolution of the outstanding issues.
KADA extended its appreciation to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the hospital’s Board and Management, and all stakeholders who facilitated discussions that paved the way for the suspension of the industrial action.
KADA also acknowledged the support of the National Executive Council and members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), describing their intervention as instrumental throughout the impasse.
In addition, KADA expressed gratitude to several professional health groups, including the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana (EmSOG), the Orthopaedic Association of Ghana (OAG), the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU), the Komfo Anokye Certified Registered Anaesthetist Association (KACRA), the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS-KATH Chapter), and the Komfo Anokye Pharmacists Association (KAPA) for their solidarity during the industrial action.
The Association further thanked doctors and other healthcare workers for their support and commitment throughout the period of the strike.
Following a directive by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to the Board Chairman for the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be suspended, medical doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) declared a total withdrawal of services effective Saturday, 6th June, 2026.
In an official notice dated 5th June 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the Hospital Board, the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) said the decision was unanimously reached during an emergency meeting.
The doctors protested the suspension of their CEO, a disciplinary measure they describe as “unjustified and counterproductive” under the prevailing circumstances.
According to the doctors, the CEO was penalised for implementing necessary administrative interventions to manage severe, unprecedented congestion within KATH’s Emergency Department.
