Sanitation conditions at the Northern Regional Hospital, popularly known as Tamale Central Hospital, have deteriorated following a sit-down strike by casual workers over several months of unpaid salaries.

The affected workers, many of whom serve as orderlies, have withdrawn their services after reportedly going five months without pay.

Their absence is already impacting hygiene across the facility, with concerns mounting among patients and healthcare staff.

Several wards, including the Children’s, Male and Maternity units, have been left in unsatisfactory conditions.

Overflowing waste bins and poorly maintained washrooms have created an unpleasant environment, raising fears about potential health risks.

The workers say the prolonged delay in salary payments has placed them under severe financial strain, making it difficult to meet basic living expenses. They insist that the situation has persisted despite repeated appeals to management.

Speaking to Channel One TV on Monday, March 23, the Secretary of the orderlies, Adam Sulemana Baba, said the workers would not resume duties until their arrears are settled.

“We have worked here for about 15 years as casual staff, yet we have gone nearly five months without salaries. We even approached management during Ramadan to explain our situation, but nothing has changed,” he stated.

The striking workers maintain that they will continue their industrial action until authorities address their concerns and ensure prompt payment of their outstanding wages.