The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) to immediately call off its indefinite strike action, describing the industrial action as unlawful and not in compliance with the provisions of Ghana’s labour laws.
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 6, 2026, the NLC said it had taken note of media reports announcing the strike by KADA.
According to the NLC, the decision to embark on the strike was communicated through a letter dated June 5, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), with copies sent to key government officials including the Chief of Staff and the Minister of Health.
The doctors’ association indicated in its correspondence that it was dissatisfied with a number of operational and administrative decisions and actions at the hospital, leading to its decision to withdraw services indefinitely.
However, the National Labour Commission maintained that the notice issued by KADA failed to comply with the legal procedures governing the declaration of industrial action in Ghana.
“KADA is advised that the notice was improperly served because it was not compliant with the relevant provisions of the Labour Law. Consequently, the Commission in exercise of its powers under section 139(d) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) directs KADA to call off the strike immediately as the action contravenes sections 162 and 163 of Act 651,” the NLC ordered.
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