Medical doctors at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have taken a stand against the delay in fixing a critical piece of equipment necessary for their work, resulting in them abandoning consulting rooms in protest.

The Linear Accelerator System, which is crucial for radiotherapy services, has been malfunctioning since October 2023, significantly impacting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cases at the hospital.

Although management has made efforts to repair the machine, it remains non-operational due to delayed access to a water phantom required to calibrate the system.

The doctors expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in fixing the equipment, which has hindered their ability to provide essential medical services to patients in need.

While hospital management has taken steps to address the concerns of the health workers, including establishing a $109,623 Letter of Credit for equipment procurement, the doctors remain dissatisfied with the situation.

However, management has described the doctors' industrial action as unfair, noting that the strike would also affect other patients who may not necessarily require radiotherapy services.

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