Healthcare professionals working within the Maternity Wing of Mampong Government Hospital have issued a firm caution regarding their plan to initiate a sit-down strike, set to commence on Monday, August 14th, 2023.

The catalyst behind this decision arises from recent actions taken by the administration of the Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training College, involving the closure of a passageway leading to the hospital's maternity unit.

These dedicated healthcare workers are currently confronted with the predicament of having to traverse a densely vegetated path due to the blocked route.

They express that this choice not only compromises their safety due to heightened security vulnerabilities, as several colleagues have previously encountered assaults, but also generates distress among patients.

These patients, now compelled to cover extended distances due to the route's closure, frequently encounter exacerbated health complications.

In a conversation with Citi News, the discontented healthcare staff underlined their firm belief that resorting to a strike presents the only feasible avenue to compel the resolution of their grievances.

"The hospital comprises twin wings, and the road that has been obstructed serves as the primary link connecting the two sections. This obstruction hampers the smooth exchange of goods and services between the maternity wing and the general wing. Our staff members reside beyond this gate, often hampering their ability to respond to emergencies promptly. Therefore, we implore the management to urgently address this matter, fostering harmony between the staff and the local community."

"Should we not receive any communication from the leadership by Monday, we will have no choice but to initiate a sit-down strike."