The National Labour Commission (NLC) has threatened to sanction health personnel involved in the ongoing nationwide strike.

Describing the strike as illegal, NLC Executive Secretary, Mr Ofosu Asamoah revealed that the Commission will withdraw their salaries and terminate their appointments if they fail to call off the industrial action.

"They could lose their salaries for the period they are not working. They could have their appointments terminated. They could be charged with the loss or damages arising from or as a result of their strike," Mr Ofosu Asamoah said

Earlier Thursday May 27, the Commission directed members of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) to call off their strike, however, the directive fell on deaf ears.

Members of GAMLS at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on May 20, decided to lay down their tools over Management’s failure to withdraw the two physicians posted to their directorate.

Subsequently, an emergency meeting at KATH, Wednesday, May 26 saw several public hospitals across the country embark on an indefinite strike in solidarity with their colleagues at the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital.

Speaking on Top Story, Mr Asamoah who expressed discontent over the strike action noted that these health workers are risking the lives of patients over a situation that can be resolved amicably.

He intimated that his outfit had been given the assurance that health workers will return to their post, however, that did not happen.

With the blatant disregard to backdown on the strike action, he indicated that the NLA will drag the group to court and ensure that they are compelled to abide by the directive.