Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has called on Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Tamale North MP Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini to issue an unconditional apology to medical staff at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
His appeal comes as the doctors’ strike continues to disrupt emergency and outpatient services.
The strike follows a tense incident during an unannounced visit by the Health Minister and Tamale North MP, which reportedly resulted in a heated verbal altercation with Dr. Valentine Akwulpwa, Head of the Accident and Emergency Unit.
In response, doctors at TTH suspended emergency and outpatient services indefinitely, citing “unwarranted attacks” on their colleague. They have since demanded formal apologies to Dr. Akwulpwa and all emergency department personnel, stating they will not return to work until their concerns are addressed.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 24, MP Akwasi Acquah urged the Health Minister to take steps toward reconciliation by granting the requested apology.
“I think that if the doctors are calling for an apology, it sits in its right place. They should just do the honourable thing, and that is it so we can move on,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Akandoh has urged the striking doctors to resume work following the dismissal of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adam Atiku. The dismissal was reportedly connected to an alleged case of negligence that led to a patient’s death in the Accident and Emergency Ward.
In a recent press briefing, the minister reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare delivery at TTH, pledging reforms aimed at enhancing both hospital operations and the welfare of medical staff.
Akandoh to TTH Doctors: I meant no disrespect, let’s end the strike
