Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are on strike over accommodation concerns, which is affecting healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.
As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, the health facility's Out-Patient Department (OPD) was swamped with patients seeking medical assistance.
Hundreds were left stranded as nurses on duty took the time to explain to patients and family members why they were not being seen.
Some individuals told JoyNews they were frustrated with the strike's impact on their health.
According to him, there was no warning or notice prior to the industrial action.
"When we arrived at the hospital, we went to drop our card and folder before taking our seats. The nurses arrived at 7:30 a.m. to inform us that doctors were on strike and that they would be delaying the date that we had been given. They have changed the date from today to April 10th.
"The nurses explained that the doctors went on strike because they are being evacuated from their residence."
Another patient stated that she will consider visiting another healthcare center due to her current discomfort level.
"I am done with all my medication. Now, I don't know if I have to go and buy some or wait for the doctors to resume," she added.
But another elderly man who spoke to JoyNews said he cannot afford to visit another facility.
"I have also been given a new date to report here. The nurses say I should come in two-weeks time and till then we are praying for life. With my condition, I cannot visit a new facility. It is an operation that has to be performed on me so unless the doctors here at KATH. I have no choice but to come back.
"There was an announcement by the nurses, asking everyone to come for a new date. We have all been told to go home," he said.
source: myjoyonline.com
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