Audio By Carbonatix
The National Executive Officers of the Health Students Association of Ghana have embarked on an indefinite strike action starting today, June 27.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Association noted that since the September and December 2021 batch of health interns began their internship, their allowances have not been paid.
According to the President, Faustina Aikins, numerous engagements with various stakeholders have proved futile as members continue to bear the brunt of unpaid services.
“Government’s silence on the allowance payment and starving of health interns under the Ministry of Health for nine months is very unfortunate, insensitive and unacceptable.
“Interns are unable to pay for their rents, transportation, water and electricity,” part of the statement read.
On the back of this, Ms Aikins said the strike action is the only tool available to the health students to get government to heed their call.
“NEO therefore endorses the strike and calls on all interns to vacate their post beginning 27th June, 2022.”
Latest Stories
-
Parliament demands financing plan for Pwalugu Irrigation Project before 2027 Budget
2 minutes -
Minority calls for the immediate suspension of Ghana-Colombia maritime agreement
12 minutes -
Ghanaian professional Sydney Hushie appointed UNFPA Chief of Digital Centre of Excellence
17 minutes -
GHS urges health managers to use community scorecards to improve healthcare delivery
24 minutes -
Ekyeamamfrom-Pivot irrigation project 90% complete but stalled over unpaid certificates
27 minutes -
When the Gavel speaks, where is the choir that once sang for Wontumi?
28 minutes -
NPP does not need a new chairman: It needs a brand architect
31 minutes -
GNFS contains fire at Avenor North Industrial Area in Accra
34 minutes -
NITA appoints Anthony Owusu-Ansah as Acting Deputy Director-General
41 minutes -
RANA warns Salomey Bafoh case could have chilling effect on free expression
41 minutes -
Who is the ‘hero’ Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
58 minutes -
NPP External Branches demand 90-day roadmap for ROPAA implementation
59 minutes -
No sustainable digital economy without trust, cybersecurity – CSA
1 hour -
SSNIT increases stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36%
1 hour -
Ghana-Colombia port deal sparks fresh cocaine trafficking security concerns
1 hour