Calm has been restored at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) following days of disruption caused by an industrial action by the Doctors' Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH).
The doctors withdrew their services on April 23, 2025, in protest against perceived disrespect, poor working conditions, and logistical challenges, following a confrontation between a senior doctor and the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during his visit to the hospital's Emergency Unit on April 22, 2025.
Eyewitnesses reported that an attempt by Dr Valentine Akwulpwa, the doctor in charge at the emergency ward, to highlight critical challenges facing the hospital turned confrontational, leaving many staff members feeling insulted and demoralised.
This prompted the strike action that paralysed services at the Northern Region's premier referral facility.
