Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says government recognises the challenges medical personnel face in providing health care in the country.
Delivering the 2024 Budget in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, he assured that "Government will engage the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) on waivers for importation of vehicles to ease the transportation burden of our doctors."
He noted that this would be made possible with the passage of the Exemptions Act.
According to him, the policy will enable health professionals to deliver quality and timely healthcare.
His assurance comes after the GMA issued new demands to the government on November 13 regarding their working conditions ahead of the budget reading.
Also read: https://www.myjoyonline.com/gma-demands-fresh-conditions-of-service-by-january-1/
President of the Association, Dr. Frank Serebour at the 65th General Meeting of the Association, made some key demands including access to free quality healthcare, secured pension including retirement on salary as well as a waiver on vehicles imported by doctors.
GMA warned they may be forced to take a tough stance if the government fails to sign and implement the conditions of service by January 1, 2024.
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