GMA Criticises Health Minister on TTH CEO’s Dismissal

Good sanitation, hygiene key to preventing cholera – Former GMA President advises

By Nicholas Osei-Wusu A former national President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Kwabena Opoku Adusei, has called for improved sanitation and environmental hygiene, particularly in rural communities, as the most effective preventive measure against cholera outbreaks, especially with the onset of the major rainy season. According to him, the primary causes of cholera and typhoid are the consumption of contaminated water and food, con…

A qualitative study among primary healthcare providers’ perception of the quality of the free maternal healthcare policy in Ghana

Background In 2008, the Government of Ghana implemented a free maternal healthcare policy through the National Health Insurance Scheme to increase financial access to maternity care services and reduce perinatal and maternal mortality rates. As an area with less evidence, this study s...

Spotting negligence doesn’t take 24hrs – Vanderpuye backs Akandoh

The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has justified the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku, by President John Dramani Mahama, following allegations of negligence and poor hospital administration. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Thursday, April […] The post Spotting negligence doesn’t take 24hrs – Vanderpuye b…

Reverse decision removing CEO of TTH  … Minority Caucus charges

The Minority Health Caucus has called for the immediate reversal of the decision to remove the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr Adam Atiku, describing the action as “unlawful, void, and of no effect.” The dismissal of the CEO on Tuesday followed an unannounced visit by the Minister to the hospi­tal, during which he confronted staff over the deplorable state of infrastructure and equipment, including non-functiona…

Ghana Medical Association Demands Apology Over Hospital CEO Dismissal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-medical-association-demands-apology-over-hospital-ceo-dismissal/The Ghana Medical Association has issued a strong rebuke of Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s handling of the Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO’s dismissal, calling the move a violation of due process that threatens Ghana’s healthcare system. In an official statement released Wednesda…

Ghana Medical Association Condemns Dismissal of TTH CEO, Demands Apology from Health Minister

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has denounced the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), calling it an abuse of power and a breach of due process by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. Dr. Atiku’s removal followed an impromptu visit by the Minister to the hospital on April 22, triggered by the death of a patient, Bavug Salim, who reportedly died due to the lack of a working ven…