The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services beginning October 7, 2025.
A statement by the association said the withdrawal of services is because its members haven’t been paid for at least 10 months.
“Over 200 junior doctors have worked for 10-14 months without salaries. Moreover, several officers who were previously on payroll have had their salaries stopped without explanation. We also have over 800 medical officers who have been awaiting posting for the past 1 year, four months,” the statement said.
“Despite goodwill shown towards the government, no solutions have been offered. The continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated.”
According to the Association’s directive, all outpatient services will be withdrawn from October 7 to 9.
Beginning Friday, October 10, emergency services will also be withdrawn until further notice. However, current inpatients will continue to be managed until discharge, but no new admissions will be taken.
These directives come just a day after nurses have been protesting non-payment of salaries.