The Federation of Allied Health Professionals has suspended its ongoing strike at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).

The group embarked on an industrial action that suspended outpatient services on Friday, August 2, due to the hospital's refusal to appoint an independent body to oversee their operations.

This group includes the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, the Ghana Physiotherapy Association, and the Ghana Society of Radiographers, among 15 other professional associations.

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They are currently managed by the hospital’s Medical Directorate but argue that their affairs are not being properly managed and are demanding the creation of a dedicated directorate.

Earlier today, JoyNews' visit to the central lab was greeted by a notice announcing the group's industrial action along with an apology for the inconvenience caused.

But the Federation's Chairman, Dr Francis Kwakye has called on striking health professionals to return to work on Tuesday, August 6.

Dr Kwakye explained that the leadership received a letter from the National Labor Commission (NLC) summoning them to a meeting.

"As law-abiding professionals, after exhaustive consultation with executives, the council, and general membership, we have agreed to suspend our industrial action. God willing, tomorrow, which is the 6th of August 2024, we expect all our members to resume work. We have been summoned to meet the Commission tomorrow at 11 am, and we are hopeful," he said.

Announcing the suspension, Dr Kwakyei mentioned ongoing engagements with the Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, and other relevant stakeholders.

According to him, the Minister had requested seven days to resolve the issue, a period which will conclude by Wednesday.

Despite the suspension, Dr Kwakye warned that they would not hesitate to resume the strike within seven days if their demands were not met.

"From 2024 and beyond, we will not accept being treated as second-class citizens anymore. Whatever is due to all of us in the health sector, we will demand our fair share," Dr Kwakye asserted.