The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This action is in protest against several months of salary delays, stalled job postings, and what the association describes as ongoing unfair treatment of its members.
In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah, and General Secretary, Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu, the JDA disclosed that more than 200 junior doctors have worked without pay for between 10 and 14 months. Additionally, the salaries of some medical officers previously on the government payroll have been suspended without explanation.
The JDA further revealed that over 800 medical officers have been waiting for job postings for the past 16 months, despite repeated efforts to engage with the authorities. Although the association has shown goodwill towards the government, no solutions have been provided. The statement concluded, “The continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated.”
According to the Association’s directive, all outpatient services will be withdrawn from October 7 to 9. Beginning Friday, October 10, emergency services will also be withdrawn until further notice. However, current inpatients will continue to be managed until discharge, but no new admissions will be taken.
The JDA placed full responsibility for the disruption of healthcare services on the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana, urging swift action from stakeholders to resolve the crisis.
Source: William Narh
