Medical scientists are calling for a review of the law regulating the registration of Allied Health Professional and other care providers.

The Medical Scientists Society of Ghana says the law in its present form discriminates against its members.

“We think our members have the right to practice their profession. For you to say you have come and therefore we should leave is just unfair," President of the society, Elisha Nketia Larbi has been lamenting.

“I have had many parents call me to find out the fate of their wards, the parents are worried,” he added.

He said the Allied Health Professions Council has refused to license its members for unknown reasons.

Medical scientists comprise biochemists, biological scientists, chemists and science laboratory technologists.

They provide supportive services in out-patient clinics and other wards in the healthcare delivery chain.  

The Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, Act 857 of 2013, mandates the Allied Health Professions Council to register practitioners.

However, medical scientist says the council has refused to register and license them for no apparent reason.

At a press conference in Kumasi, Mr. Nketia -Larbi insisted only an amendment will address what he says is an anomaly.

He said the situation has left many of the society’s members unemployed.

Mr. Nketia- Larbi wants the Ministry of Health to spearhead the initiative to right the wrong.

“They have told us they will resolve the matter but we believe it’s taking too long,” he pointed out.