The Minority Caucus on Health has expressed serious concern over the suspension of emergency and outpatient services at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, as announced in a statement by the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH).
The doctors cited a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they described as insults to their dignity by top government officials as reasons for laying down their tools.
Two days into protests by the health officials, the Caucus has acknowledged the weight of the decision and recognised it as a reflection of longstanding challenges. "We do not underestimate the gravity of such a resolution, and we fully recognise that it stems from a deep sense of frustration, indignity, and structural neglect which must not be ignored," the group noted in a press release.
Commending the dedication of the medical professionals at the facility, the Minority paid tribute to their ongoing commitment despite inadequate resources. "We wish, first and foremost, to express our utmost respect and appreciation for the selfless service and extraordinary professional commitment of the doctors and staff of the Tamale Teaching Hospital," the statement said. "In the face of constrained resources and immense professional pressures, you continue to uphold the sacred duty of care to the people of Northern Ghana and beyond." The Caucus further described the work of the hospital's staff as "not only noble, but indispensable to the nation's healthcare system".
