The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has suspended its planned nationwide strike after renewed discussions with the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders. The association had intended to protest ongoing salary delays, stalled postings, and what it called the continuous unfair treatment of its members.
According to a statement signed by President Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah and General Secretary Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu on October 2, 2025, over 200 junior doctors have been working for 10 to 14 months without pay. However, in a press release dated Monday, October 6, the association announced that it would pause its industrial action “as a gesture of goodwill and in the interest of uninterrupted healthcare delivery.”
The JDA-GH cited assurances from the government regarding unresolved concerns related to the welfare and working conditions of junior doctors. Although the specific issues were not detailed in the statement, the Association emphasised that the suspension was temporary and conditional.
“The suspension allows the government the opportunity to implement its commitments,” the statement read. “The association will closely monitor progress on these matters. Should there be delays or failure to honour the agreed timelines, the JDA-GH will have no option but to reinstate industrial action without notice.”
Signed by the President, Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah, and General Secretary, Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu, the statement reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to the health of Ghanaians but stressed that the dignity and welfare of junior doctors could not be compromised.
The leadership also expressed appreciation to the public, media, and relevant stakeholders for their continued support during the negotiations.
Source: Abigail Arthur