Doctors at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching (KATH) Hospital have called off their strike.
The medical professionals, who had been on strike for two days, have returned to their consulting rooms, resuming care for cancer patients.
The decision to suspend the industrial action comes after assurances that their concerns will be addressed.
The doctors at KATH’s Oncology Unit began their strike on Monday, June 24, to protest the delay in restoring the Linear Accelerator System (LINAC) machine, which is crucial for cancer treatment.
The LINAC machine has been malfunctioning since October 2023, severely impacting cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The strike had left cancer patients stranded, with many pleading for the doctors to return to their posts.
The Public Relations Officer of KATH, Kwame Frimpong, assured that steps are being taken to address the situation.
He, however, noted that it will take time for the hospital to take delivery of the new machine despite proof of letters of credit to its suppliers.