The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) has officially suspended its strike action, which began on May 4, 2026. This decision was made after hospital management assured them that Laboratory Physicians would return to their posts. In a formal notice addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, KODA announced that the strike was called off following a meeting held on the morning of May 4, where management provided guarantees concerning the deployment of Laboratory Physicians to the Central Laboratory.
The strike had disrupted outpatient services at Ghana’s premier teaching hospital. However, KODA has now directed all members to resume their normal duties effective May 5, 2026. “We believe that the peaceful coexistence of Laboratory Physicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists at the Central Laboratory is essential for quality healthcare delivery,” stated Dr. Asare Offei, Chairman of KODA.
The association further entreated all members to resume Out-Patient services from tomorrow, 5th May 2026. The notice was copied to the Director of Medical Affairs at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Director of Human Resources, the Board Chair of KBTH, all media houses, and the general public.
The swift resolution of the industrial action will come as a relief to thousands of patients who rely on the hospital’s outpatient services daily. Further details regarding the specific assurances given by management are expected to be communicated in due course.
Source: GraphicOnline
