In protest over months of unpaid salaries, postponed postings, and what it claims is ongoing unjust treatment of its members, the Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has declared a statewide service withdrawal that would take effect on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
More than 200 junior physicians worked for 10 to 14 months without compensation, according to a statement released by the Association on October 2, 2025, and signed by its president, Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah, and general secretary, Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu.
Furthermore, certain medical officials who were previously employed by the government have had their paychecks halted without cause.
The JDA further disclosed that, in spite of several interactions with the authorities, more than 800 medical officers have been waiting to be posted for the previous 16 months.
“Despite goodwill shown towards the government, no solutions have been offered. The continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated,” the statement read.
The Association has directed that from October 7 to 9, all outpatient services be discontinued. Emergency services will likewise be discontinued until further notice starting on Friday, October 10.
No new admissions will be accepted, but existing inpatients will be treated until they are discharged.
The JDA urged parties to act quickly to address the situation and held the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana fully accountable for the disruption of healthcare services.
