Ghana Medical Association — healthcare professionals' organization that advocates on policy, conducts wellness activities, and engages in labour negotiations.
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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the government to ban single-use plastics in addition to the ban on styrofoam products used in packaging foods to protect the environment and sustain the health of the public. …
Ghana Medical Association demands ban on single-use plastics to protect public healthThe Ghanaian Times
The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Dr Ernest Yorke, has called on the government to extend its planned ban or phase-out of Styrofoam products to cover all single-use plastics. …
Fight against environmental pollution: Extend Styrofoam ban to single-use plastics — GMAJoy Online
… It is against this backdrop that the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has stepped forward, determined to offer more than words of comfort. …
When the waters came: A city shaken, a response beginsJoy Online
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for urgent national action to address Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis, warning that the increasing frequency and severity of floods pose a major threat to public health, lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. …
GMA demands decisive action to end recurring floods, warns of growing public health risksThe Chronicle
… Former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr Justice Yankson, also painted a grim picture of the country’s developmental trajectory. …
Arthur Kennedy: Failure to End Flooding Exposes Ghana’s Governance CrisisJoy Online
Lawyer and Former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr Justice Yankson, has called on the Attorney-General’s Department to ensure fairness, transparency and public accountability in any plea bargaining arrangement involving Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party ( …
Wontumi case: AG must ensure fairness and transparency in plea deal – Dr YanksonJoy Online
… This brings us to the decision by the Ghana Medical Association and KATH doctors to embark on industrial action following the CEO’s suspension. …
Leadership, Accountability, and the KATH CEO suspension: Reflections on Ghana’s healthcare governanceThe Chronicle
… The association also acknowledged the support of the National Executive Council and membership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), describing their intervention as unwavering throughout the period of the strike. …
KATH Doctors Suspend Strike; Spotlight Returns To Congestion CrisisJoy Online
… KADA also thanked the National Executive Council and members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for their support and intervention throughout the dispute. …
KATH doctors suspend strike after Asantehene’s interventionThe Chronicle
… Additionally, it urged government to address concerns consistently raised by the Ghana Medical Association and other healthcare stakeholders regarding the underlying causes of the “No Bed Syndrome.” The statement further criticised what it described as a growing trend of unilater …
Reverse KATH CEO’s Suspension Now –MinorityThe Ghana Prisons Service Council Chairman disclosed plans to explore legal assistance for inmates, who have expressed difficulties accessing court proceedings and securing legal representation for appeals. He is in discussions with more than 100 lawyers to explore ways of providing legal support.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service Council Chairman disclosed plans to explore legal assistance for inmates, who have expressed difficulties accessing court proceedings and securing legal representation for appeals. He is in discussions with more than 100 lawyers to explore ways of providing legal support.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Organised Labour is pushing for a significant increase in the 2027 base pay, arguing that slowing inflation has not translated into lower prices or restored workers' purchasing power. The Ghana Medical Association president said labour would present evidence to justify the demand during negotiations, noting that slower inflation does not mean goods and services have become cheaper.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has directed the Ministry of Health to bring Dr Mockshell Esinam Sunu, a senior medical officer at Takoradi Hospital, before the Committee to explain alleged salary payments totalling GH¢341,229 between September 2023 and August 2025 for study leave to Germany that she reportedly did not take.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, following discussions with Ghana Medical Association leadership, called for a paradigm shift in healthcare policies to address challenges including doctor retention and distribution, remuneration, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with Ghana Medical Association leadership to discuss challenges in the health sector, including medical workforce retention, migration of professionals, remuneration, and a proposed additional licensing examination for locally trained doctors.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bawumia joined the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, warning that corruption diverts resources meant for the poor and vulnerable, and emphasising that integrity is what one leaves behind. The campaign, led by ACEP, GACC, and Transparency International Ghana, encourages Ghanaians to commit personally to fighting graft.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Parliament to institute a bipartisan inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana, citing the death of a 31-year-old woman after a Caesarean section at Ridge Hospital and describing rising maternal mortality as a "worrying national trend." She noted systemic challenges including potential brain drain of health professionals and insufficient routine training, rather than attributing blame solely to health workers.
29 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission held a two-day stakeholder engagement with Organised Labour to brief them on the establishment of the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) and solicit input for a draft bill. The IPEC Bill, when passed, will repeal Act 737 and address pay fragmentation, politicisation of salaries, and rising wage bill pressures in the public sector.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Division of the Ghana Medical Association held a 10-kilometre wellness walk in Kumasi on Saturday to promote healthy living and preventive healthcare, drawing doctors, healthcare professionals, government officials, and fitness enthusiasts. The event highlighted the burden of non-communicable diseases and stressed the importance of regular physical activity in preventing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Medical Association has called on government to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam used in food packaging, saying these materials are a major cause of unsafe food in the country and contribute to rising health budgets and disease risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Medical Association has urged the government to extend its planned Styrofoam ban to all single-use plastics, arguing that indiscriminate disposal of such plastics blocks drains and waterways, worsening flooding. He noted that plastic packaging materials posed potential health risks and contributed to environmental degradation, and that the ban's success would require affordable alternatives, improved waste collection, and public education.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
After devastating floods in Accra on June 29 displaced hundreds of families and destroyed homes and businesses, the Ghana Medical Association donated relief items valued at more than GH¢200,000 to NADMO, including water, blankets, sanitary products and soap to meet humanitarian needs and reduce public health risks.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has called for urgent national action to address Ghana's recurring flooding crisis, warning that increasing frequency and severity of floods pose major threats to public health, lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure, with recent flooding affecting Greater Accra, Central, Western and Volta regions.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Justice Yankson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has called on the Attorney-General's Department to ensure fairness, transparency and public accountability in any plea bargaining arrangement involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako in his ongoing criminal case. Yankson stressed that while plea bargaining is a lawful feature of Ghana's criminal justice system, the process must be conducted in a manner that inspires public confidence and serves the broader interests of justice.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines the Health Minister's two-week suspension of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO pending investigations into denial of emergency admissions, framing it as a case study in leadership accountability and institutional governance within Ghana's healthcare system.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association has suspended its industrial action following intervention by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and other stakeholders, allowing medical services to resume at the hospital. The association said it remains committed to resolving the issues that triggered the strike while prioritizing patient care and public health.
9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have suspended their industrial action following discussions involving the Asantehene, hospital board, and management. The association said it prioritized patient care and the broader public interest while remaining committed to resolving the issues that sparked the strike.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Caucus has called for the immediate reinstatement of the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, arguing that his suspension does not address the deep-rooted structural challenges responsible for the persistent "No Bed Syndrome" in Ghana's healthcare system. The Caucus maintains that the crisis extends far beyond a single hospital administrator and reflects broader weaknesses including inadequate infrastructure, weak referral mechanisms, and workforce shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's health minister recommended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, following the temporary closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, which was reopened within 24 hours after measures to address severe congestion were implemented.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Labour Commission has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association to suspend its indefinite strike, which began June 6, 2026, citing violations of the Labour Act. The commission has summoned the parties to a hearing on June 10, 2026.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament's minority caucus has called for the immediate reinstatement of Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, whose suspension the group characterizes as political scapegoating. The ranking member on the health committee argues the "No Bed Syndrome" at KATH stems from deeper infrastructure and resource allocation problems rather than leadership failure.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have threatened to join an ongoing doctors' strike from June 7 unless the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer is reversed, arguing the suspension will not address the hospital's structural and logistical challenges.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has called for the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) CEO, arguing that the hospital's temporary closure of its Accident and Emergency Centre due to overcrowding was a professionally appropriate patient safety measure. The GMA warned that continued confrontations between government and health professionals could destabilize the sector.
6 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Association has given full support to striking doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and demanded the government reinstate the hospital's suspended CEO within three working days, describing the suspension as "without basis" and defending KATH management's decision to temporarily halt new emergency admissions as consistent with best practice in patient safety.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has warned that recent congestion at KATH's Accident and Emergency Centre reflects systemic underfunding of emergency care infrastructure nationwide, and called for sustained investment and urgent expansion of emergency facilities across the health system.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association says Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital did not turn away emergency patients during recent congestion at its A&E Centre, but took temporary measures to redistribute patients to peripheral facilities and manage overcrowding while maintaining care quality.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health professionals in Ghana are intensifying calls for stronger preventive healthcare, warning that the country's growing dependence on curative treatment is placing enormous pressure on the health system. The Ghana Medical Association organised a Bi-Annual Wellness Walk under a Preventive and Promotive Primary Health Care agenda to create awareness about healthy living and disease prevention, particularly regarding non-communicable diseases.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has announced psychological, psychiatric, and legal support for health professionals implicated in the Charles Amissah case, following a committee report that found lapses and delays in emergency care contributed to his death. GMA President Ernest Yorke stated the association will ensure affected workers receive adequate support while due process continues.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →