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Junior Doctors to withdraw services nationwide from October 7 over unpaid salaries
The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
In a press release issued on Thursday, the Association explained that over 200 junior doctors have been working for 10 to 14 months without pay.
The group also revealed that salaries of some medical officers who were previously on payroll have been stopped without explanation.
In addition, more than 800 medical officers have been waiting for their postings for over a year and four months.
The doctors said several engagements with government and the Ministry of Health have not brought any solutions.
As part of the industrial action, junior doctors will first stop outpatient services from October 7 to October 9.
Beginning Friday, October 10, they will also stop attending to emergency cases until further notice.
However, patients already admitted will continue to be treated until they are discharged, but no new admissions will be made.
The JDA stated that the ongoing neglect and unfair treatment of junior doctors cannot continue, stressing that the government must take full responsibility for any disruptions in healthcare delivery.
The Association urged authorities to act immediately to resolve the situation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
