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Allied Health professionals object to withdrawal of Korle Bu Laboratory head’s appointment
May 5, 2026
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Allied Health professionals object to withdrawal of Korle Bu Laboratory head’s appointment

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Key Points

  • The Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professionals (GFAHP), Korle Bu chapter, opposes the hospital management's decision to withdraw the Head of Laboratory Services appointment and reassign oversight.
  • Management's action is based on a governing board directive, appointing the Director of Medical Affairs to oversee the Laboratory Sub-BMC.
  • GFAHP highlights a February 2026 Ministry of Health meeting where it was collectively agreed that a Medical Laboratory Scientist should head Laboratory Services for accountability and professional integrity.
  • The Federation argues this new decision undermines previous agreements, professional frameworks, and risks industrial harmony and trust.
  • GFAHP calls for a reversal, warning of lawful collective decisions, while the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has already declared a nationwide strike for May 12, 2026, over the issue.

Why This Matters

This dispute at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana's largest referral center, is significant as it challenges professional autonomy and adherence to agreements within the critical health sector. A nationwide strike by laboratory professionals could severely disrupt diagnostic services and patient care across Ghana, impacting public health outcomes and potentially escalating industrial unrest within the healthcare system.

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