Korle Bu Doctors Association have warned that they will embark on a strike from May 2 if their concerns are not resolved by the end of Thursday, April 30, 2026.
In a formal notice, the doctors said they will stop working if the management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital does not act quickly on what they describe as serious issues affecting patient safety and their ability to do their jobs properly.
Two main concerns are the situation at the hospital’s Central Laboratory and plans to introduce 24-hour specialist outpatient services.
On the laboratory issue, the doctors claim that some members of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists are blocking access to the Central Laboratory and trying to control who is allowed to work there.
They say this has stopped some Laboratory Physicians from doing their work and, in some cases, they have even faced threats.
The association is demanding that all Laboratory Physicians and trainee doctors be allowed back into the lab immediately.
They also want leadership roles in the lab to be based strictly on qualifications and experience, not influenced by any group or association.
They further insist that all specialised lab results must be checked and approved by qualified Laboratory Physicians before being released.
In addition, they want full access to lab equipment and systems for both medical work and training.
The doctors are also calling for a proper investigation into the reported threats against their members, and they want management to take action to protect staff and maintain order in the hospital.
On the plan to introduce 24-hour specialist outpatient services, the doctors argue that the hospital already provides 24-hour outpatient care through its polyclinic, so expanding it to all departments without clear planning could put too much pressure on staff and affect patient care.
They believe the policy, which is linked to the broader agenda of President John Dramani Mahama, should involve hiring more workers for extra shifts rather than asking the same staff to work longer hours.
Because of this, they are asking management to put the 24-hour outpatient plan on hold until there is a clear policy and proper discussions with all departments.
They also suggest that improving the current outpatient services would be a better and quicker solution for now.
The association says if these concerns are not resolved by the deadline, they will go ahead with a full strike from May 2.
According to them, this action is meant to protect patients, maintain professional standards, and ensure the hospital can continue to function properly in the long term.
