The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) condemned the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital, calling it an abuse of power and a violation of due process.
The GMA also demanded an apology from the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament for Tamale North for their treatment of hospital staff during a recent visit in a statement.
The controversy highlights concerns about ministerial overreach and the state of Ghana’s public healthcare infrastructure.
“The GMA strongly condemns the unfortunate treatment of the doctors at the Emergency unit of the Hospital during the visit by the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North and subsequent dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital.
"The manner in which the dismissal was carried out is an affront to due process and abuse of power by the Hon. Minister of Health. The GMA stands in solidarity with our colleagues in the wake of these injustices being perpetuated.”
“The Ghana Medical Association therefore demands an unqualified apology from the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament for Tamale North for the unwarranted attack on the staff involved,” the statement said
