Akandoh to TTH Doctors: I meant no disrespect, let’s end the strike

Johnnie Hughes calls out doctors over apology demands amid hospital shortcomings

3FM’s Johnnie Hughes has voiced strong criticism against a group of doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) over their demand for apologies from government officials following a ministerial visit to a hospital. Hughes disagreed with their claim that the minister’s findings, such as dirty washrooms and a lack of water, should be met with an apology. Hughes questioned the logic behind the demand, stating, “What exactly are the doctors expect…

Improve relations with the community – Health Committee tells Tamale Teaching Hospital

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has issued a call to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to improve its relations with the community. This appeal comes in the wake of recent public outrage following the tragic death of a male patient at the facility, which a section of the public believe resulted from negligence. The committee’s visit to TTH aimed to assess the current state of healthcare delivery and address issues surrounding the t…

Akandoh to TTH Doctors: I meant no disrespect, let’s end the strike

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has addressed mounting tensions following his unannounced visit to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), stressing that he had no intention of disrespecting medical professionals during the encounter. The visit, which took place on April 22, was reportedly triggered by the death of a patient, Bavug Salim, allegedly due to […] The post Akandoh to TTH Doctors: I meant no disrespect, let’s end the strike ap…

Health Minister Urges TTH Doctors To End Strike

In the latest development at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, the Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has made an earnest plea to medical professionals of the Tamale Teaching Hospital to reconsider their ongoing strike.  In a tone both conciliatory and assertive, the Minister emphasized his commitment to safeguarding the welfare of healthcare workers, assuring them of his personal dedication to their interests. “Please… For the past two …

TTH: Health Minister snubs calls for apology, urges doctors to call off strike

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on medical professionals at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to suspend their ongoing strike and resume negotiations, prioritising patient welfare and healthcare delivery. The strike follows the dismissal of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Atik Adam, by the minister after allegations of mismanagement and medical negligence linked to a patient’s death. The decision came hours…

"I meant no disrespect, let’s end the strike" - Akandoh to TTH Doctors

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to return to work, insisting he had no intention of disrespecting medical staff during his controversial April 22 visit to the facility. The visit, prompted by the death of a patient allegedly due to the absence of a working ventilator, sparked backlash after footage of a heated exchange between the minister and Dr. Valentine Akwulpwa we…