A potential crisis is brewing in Ghana’s health sector as members of the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Union prepare to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, June 17, 2024. Apexnewsgh report
The union’s decision will significantly impact healthcare services across the country, affecting medical laboratories, blood banks, pathology laboratories, and selected mortuary facilities.
The strike is a response to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Finance’s prolonged delays in concluding negotiations with the union. The lack of financial clearance for non-mechanized members has further exacerbated the situation, prompting the union to take drastic action.
The Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Union has been seeking improved conditions of service for its members, including leave periods, overtime allowances, and employment of new professionals. However, the government’s failure to address these concerns has led to the union’s decision to strike.
The strike poses significant implications for Ghana’s healthcare system, potentially disrupting essential services and putting patient care at risk. The union’s move is a last resort after numerous reminders and follow-ups with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission have yielded no results.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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