Our strike is not politically motivated - Doctors

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Cha 11 years ago

Enough of this failed, and clueless Mahama

Enough of this failed, and clueless Mahama
NPP Cocaine Pusher 11 years ago

For who to take over? Are you thinking of the cocaine sniffer? the fake lawyer? the arrogant short man? the patapaa wee smoker? or the man whose vision is all die be die?

For who to take over? Are you thinking of the cocaine sniffer? the fake lawyer? the arrogant short man? the patapaa wee smoker? or the man whose vision is all die be die?
MATHS 11 years ago

How many times did the Doctors go on strike during Kufuour's regime? How many times did nurses, pharmacists etc. gok on strike? How about Lecturers and teachers in SSSS and JHS? you just don't make sense

How many times did the Doctors go on strike during Kufuour's regime? How many times did nurses, pharmacists etc. gok on strike? How about Lecturers and teachers in SSSS and JHS? you just don't make sense
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

With Asante doctors in charge we can expect this type of sabotage.

With Asante doctors in charge we can expect this type of sabotage.
NPP Cocaine Pusher 11 years ago

In the past few years doctors' strike have been largely coloured in NPP colours but this time I think the problem is with the SINFUL GHC7,200 THAT IS PAID TO MPS every month. For me, the threats to strike have just begun and ...
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In the past few years doctors' strike have been largely coloured in NPP colours but this time I think the problem is with the SINFUL GHC7,200 THAT IS PAID TO MPS every month. For me, the threats to strike have just begun and to stop all of them our MPs must come out boldly to renounce their salaries and propose a reduction. Sincerely, without such an action I don't see the end of the on-going strikes and up-coming ones.
YO POPPA 11 years ago

MINISTERS AND DEPUTIES---JOBS FOR THE BOYS ARE MORE IMPORTANT TO MAHAMA THAN TEACHERS AND DOCTORS

MINISTERS AND DEPUTIES---JOBS FOR THE BOYS ARE MORE IMPORTANT TO MAHAMA THAN TEACHERS AND DOCTORS
OKONKWO 11 years ago

Look at this soo called doctors,manipulated and pulling like puppets on a string.

Look at this soo called doctors,manipulated and pulling like puppets on a string.
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

OOOOH, ADUSEI AND HIS "ADE-SEI" TACTICS.
EVERYTIME ADUSEI DOES THIS, SOME UNFORTUNATE ASHANTIS DIE. WHEN CAN ONE THINK OF OTHERS?
ADUSEI, WHY DO ALL THESE "CRAZY STRIKES" START FROM YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY?
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OOOOH, ADUSEI AND HIS "ADE-SEI" TACTICS.
EVERYTIME ADUSEI DOES THIS, SOME UNFORTUNATE ASHANTIS DIE. WHEN CAN ONE THINK OF OTHERS?
ADUSEI, WHY DO ALL THESE "CRAZY STRIKES" START FROM YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY?
ADUSEI,ADE-SEI WURA. GOD WILL DO HIS THING FOR HIS CHILDREN.YOU DO YOURS FOR YOUR POLITICAL MASTERS, YOU SLAVE (TO THE POLITICIANS)
Ja 11 years ago

Of course it is politically motivated. Spineless greedy bastards.

Of course it is politically motivated. Spineless greedy bastards.
Asafo Agladza 11 years ago

Of course, we all know that it is politically motivated. They should go and tell it to the marines. They think they can pull this country down, Doctors,Civil Servants,Teachers and those who are also on the way planning strike ...
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Of course, we all know that it is politically motivated. They should go and tell it to the marines. They think they can pull this country down, Doctors,Civil Servants,Teachers and those who are also on the way planning strike - they will all fail miserably because as the saying goes
man proposes but it is only God who disposes. Shame unto you all greedy b........ds
L'Observatore Ghanaiensis 11 years ago

You are doing fine pulling down the country yourself. The doctors need not do anything. First, examine your thought (someone is fighting for his right and you accuse him of wrongdoing); second, look at the waste and corruptio ...
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You are doing fine pulling down the country yourself. The doctors need not do anything. First, examine your thought (someone is fighting for his right and you accuse him of wrongdoing); second, look at the waste and corruption around you. If you are honest with yourself, you will know things aren't going well for the country. We have never seen anything like this
KojoT 11 years ago

I wish I knew what you do for a living (besides following an already failed government blindly) or as a profession (if you had any). The fact these doctors have spent TIME in school training. They have been working for less r ...
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I wish I knew what you do for a living (besides following an already failed government blindly) or as a profession (if you had any). The fact these doctors have spent TIME in school training. They have been working for less remuneration and poor conditions. Yet, the good health of the nation is what they strive to uphold. What do you do to help the country? FIAFITO.
Asafo Agladza 11 years ago

If you want to know what I do for a living, I carry night soil in the night whuich I believe also contributes to the progress of the country and yet I do it with joy and without any political influence. You greedy bastard.

If you want to know what I do for a living, I carry night soil in the night whuich I believe also contributes to the progress of the country and yet I do it with joy and without any political influence. You greedy bastard.
Alabama 11 years ago

Kojo,
who was not in school spending time training? What is your profession? Ignorant person. using words without thinking. What do you mean by failed government if the govt is three months old.

Kojo,
who was not in school spending time training? What is your profession? Ignorant person. using words without thinking. What do you mean by failed government if the govt is three months old.
fredsaid 11 years ago

Can't you count? Are you that illiterate? Mahama was vice president calling many shots under the disabled Atta Mills. Did you not know this. Where have you been??

Can't you count? Are you that illiterate? Mahama was vice president calling many shots under the disabled Atta Mills. Did you not know this. Where have you been??
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

ARE YOU SAYING IN GHANA, THE DOCTORS ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO NEED MORE MONEY? WE ARE ONLY QUIET BECAUSE WE NEED THEM. ALL THE DOCTORS WHO TALK PLENTY AND SEEM TO ALWAYS WANT TO CAUSE CONFUSION ARE MOSTLY AKANS WORKING FROM TH ...
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ARE YOU SAYING IN GHANA, THE DOCTORS ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO NEED MORE MONEY? WE ARE ONLY QUIET BECAUSE WE NEED THEM. ALL THE DOCTORS WHO TALK PLENTY AND SEEM TO ALWAYS WANT TO CAUSE CONFUSION ARE MOSTLY AKANS WORKING FROM THE ASHANTI REGION. STRANGE IS IT NOT? MOST TROUBLE MAKERS LIKE ADUSEI NEVER COMPLAIN WHEN NPP IS IN POWER. STRANGE IS IT NOT? ADUSEI WILL ONE DAY DEFINETLY NEED A DOCTOR, A NURSE OR A PHARMACIST. I HOPE THEY WILL BE ON STRIKE.
Asafo Agladza 11 years ago

It is because of people like you who are paid for political damage to the country and calling for strike every other day that is why the country is not progressing. Shame unto you all.

It is because of people like you who are paid for political damage to the country and calling for strike every other day that is why the country is not progressing. Shame unto you all.
Asafo Agladza 11 years ago

First of all your argument uis irrelevant. Are the doctors fighting for corruption or waste?? No one is well paid in this country not even the private sector and youcan imagine if employees of every sector embarks on strike w ...
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First of all your argument uis irrelevant. Are the doctors fighting for corruption or waste?? No one is well paid in this country not even the private sector and youcan imagine if employees of every sector embarks on strike what will happen. Go to Greece and other European countries and ask their Union Leaders and they will tell you as a result of their constant strikes demanding increases in salary,allowances and what not they are now paying for it. Most of the workers are now out of jobs because there is no money to pay them and the countries are in financial crises. Let us all consider the progres of this country andnot be greedy for material things.
Alabama 11 years ago

Since when have you noticed this waste and corruption? that is why people are saying it is political.Where you born yesterday? We as a people should understand that Doctors are not the only workers in Ghana and should sit dow ...
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Since when have you noticed this waste and corruption? that is why people are saying it is political.Where you born yesterday? We as a people should understand that Doctors are not the only workers in Ghana and should sit down with the wage commision until the issue is resolved. It is not that they are not been paid at all.
Mahama 11 years ago

what is good for the MPs is also good for the Doctors

what is good for the MPs is also good for the Doctors
Dr Eunice, Appiah. 11 years ago

Ghanba1 is not intelligent enough. He thinks intelligence only ascribed to people with many qualifications decorating their names. (Oh some fake and fraudulently acquire their certificates though. Like Kronfuor Kufuor and Mr ...
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Ghanba1 is not intelligent enough. He thinks intelligence only ascribed to people with many qualifications decorating their names. (Oh some fake and fraudulently acquire their certificates though. Like Kronfuor Kufuor and Mr ....you know who?)a Jhs student can effectively contribute towards the enhancement of the nation building program. I think GHANABA1 is the brilliant loco. Ha ha ha aaaaaah. I laugh!
Kofi 11 years ago

Hi doc, unless Eunice is your last name and Appiah your first, the way you have written it is improper. I suspect you fraudulently acquired your title. It should be either Dr. Eunice Appiah or Appiah Dr, Eunice.

Hi doc, unless Eunice is your last name and Appiah your first, the way you have written it is improper. I suspect you fraudulently acquired your title. It should be either Dr. Eunice Appiah or Appiah Dr, Eunice.
Baffour 11 years ago

Whether you like it or not, your strike is politically motivated. Who doesnt know the affiliations of the Gen Sec. Serebuor and Sarpong. Give us a break. Kumasi ugly village boys, educated with tax payers cash to go on useles ...
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Whether you like it or not, your strike is politically motivated. Who doesnt know the affiliations of the Gen Sec. Serebuor and Sarpong. Give us a break. Kumasi ugly village boys, educated with tax payers cash to go on useless strikes.. hahaha!!!
shamu 11 years ago

LOO AT this syupid people. I wish you guys will be expose by the way you kill people at the hospital due to your insurficient qualificatios. If it were to be like other advance countires this type of doctors will still be in ...
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LOO AT this syupid people. I wish you guys will be expose by the way you kill people at the hospital due to your insurficient qualificatios. If it were to be like other advance countires this type of doctors will still be in school. Once again foolish doctors.
locco 11 years ago

if only u could at least spell properly...

if only u could at least spell properly...
GHANABA1 11 years ago

it's very sad to read from any jhs student to comment on anything going on in the country.NPP would have moved Ghana forward, mark my words.they are far better than Ndc which has ruled since Rawlings time and still complainin ...
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it's very sad to read from any jhs student to comment on anything going on in the country.NPP would have moved Ghana forward, mark my words.they are far better than Ndc which has ruled since Rawlings time and still complaining.when did their era started? 1979 and handed over in 1981 and in a few months later took over again.what have Ghanaians achieved so far in such a huge term compelled to NPP in just 8 years of rule? Lets be honest and speak the truth to the development of Ghana.Busia/Danquah/Obetsebi lamptey regime is far better compelled to Rawlings Aggressive cum arrogant party
Alabama 11 years ago

Ghanaba, Read your own contributions and may be appologize to all JHS students then rewrite your contribution.

Ghanaba, Read your own contributions and may be appologize to all JHS students then rewrite your contribution.
nj 11 years ago

John D. Mahama need to check the Fair Wages and Salary Commission and let the Doctors have their peace at work and stop waisting money on Gunie Fowels. We need the Doctors and Nurses. Nurses should also been taken care.

John D. Mahama need to check the Fair Wages and Salary Commission and let the Doctors have their peace at work and stop waisting money on Gunie Fowels. We need the Doctors and Nurses. Nurses should also been taken care.
HolyGhost 11 years ago

The doctors must stop hiding behind politics and save people's lifes. We also need guinea fowls to eat in order to stay strong and healthy.

The doctors must stop hiding behind politics and save people's lifes. We also need guinea fowls to eat in order to stay strong and healthy.
Kofi 11 years ago

If the doctors, university teachers, pharmacists, GNAT, NAGRAT, TEWU, Civil servants, etc. are all NPP, how did NDC come to power? Even the executive and parliament have been paid fat salaries. What do they do?

If the doctors, university teachers, pharmacists, GNAT, NAGRAT, TEWU, Civil servants, etc. are all NPP, how did NDC come to power? Even the executive and parliament have been paid fat salaries. What do they do?
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

Then, the chief surgeon walked in and asked what was wrong. The head nurse replied, ''We don't know what to do with this baby.''

So the chief surgeon took one look and said, "You should put him into a mental institution."
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Then, the chief surgeon walked in and asked what was wrong. The head nurse replied, ''We don't know what to do with this baby.''

So the chief surgeon took one look and said, "You should put him into a mental institution."

''Why?' asked the head nurse.

"Well," replied the chief surgeon, "take a look at him. The boy is obviously half nuts."
Future Judge 11 years ago

It is politically motivated. The President of the GMA is actually doing politics with whatever grievances the doctors are pushing for redress. He is making comments aim at emphasizing opposition(NPP)rhetorics making rounds in ...
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It is politically motivated. The President of the GMA is actually doing politics with whatever grievances the doctors are pushing for redress. He is making comments aim at emphasizing opposition(NPP)rhetorics making rounds in political circles. How does he explain his remarks when he speaks attacking policies of government instead of speaking as a doctor.
KojoT 11 years ago

There are too many liars paid by NDC govt to vilify any dissenting views. Are all the doctors, pharmacists and teachers in Ghana NPP supporters? No matter your party affiliations you should be able to make objective contribut ...
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There are too many liars paid by NDC govt to vilify any dissenting views. Are all the doctors, pharmacists and teachers in Ghana NPP supporters? No matter your party affiliations you should be able to make objective contributions and criticisms to address government business. Some of you are commenting as if every EWE or Northerner is an NDC supporter but not all AKANS are NPP supporters.
THETRUTH 11 years ago

YOU WENT ONSTRIKE IN FEBRUARY YOU WERE PROMISED UR CASE WILL BE SOLVED THEN BARELY ONE MONTH U WANT TO GO AGAIN DONT WE HAVE OTHER ISSUES TO TACKLE WHY NOT HAVE PATIENT AND U SAY IT IS NOT POLITICAL WATCH IT FOR U WILL NOT BE ...
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YOU WENT ONSTRIKE IN FEBRUARY YOU WERE PROMISED UR CASE WILL BE SOLVED THEN BARELY ONE MONTH U WANT TO GO AGAIN DONT WE HAVE OTHER ISSUES TO TACKLE WHY NOT HAVE PATIENT AND U SAY IT IS NOT POLITICAL WATCH IT FOR U WILL NOT BE THERE ALWAYS
Don Blunt 11 years ago

"Man does not live on PROMISES alone", as it is written somewhere in your Bible.

It is not easy to see through only one eye, but what has FWSC promised since 2011, and how much of those promises have been kept by FWSC til ...
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"Man does not live on PROMISES alone", as it is written somewhere in your Bible.

It is not easy to see through only one eye, but what has FWSC promised since 2011, and how much of those promises have been kept by FWSC till now.
What did they promise last February, and when do they intend to do something to convince the Doctors that FWSC can be trusted?
The only truth behind FWSC actions is that they expect "flexibility" from the Doctors at every meeting. Flexibility to accept what FWSC promises. And when those promises are not kept, there should be another meeting, with more flexibilty ...
Even the NLC (labour Commission) is gradually fed-up with the FWSC tactics
Dr D. Z. Asigri-Health Care Reseacher 11 years ago

In this fast changing world we need to avoid pushing foul words into the guts of others. Our doctors are human too!

In this fast changing world we need to avoid pushing foul words into the guts of others. Our doctors are human too!
Aminatu Hajia 11 years ago

This is a very realistic remark Dr Asigri for most of us do not think carefuly before speaking.I dont think the doctors mince their words with politics.

This is a very realistic remark Dr Asigri for most of us do not think carefuly before speaking.I dont think the doctors mince their words with politics.
Joseph, Asare 11 years ago

When are you going to use your so-called intelligence and 'know it all' by using the basic and simple resources available to carry out researches to improve the health of your people and the prevention of disease just as many ...
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When are you going to use your so-called intelligence and 'know it all' by using the basic and simple resources available to carry out researches to improve the health of your people and the prevention of disease just as many concern medical practitioners in other countries do instead of organising strikes for your selfish and political interest.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

Do the medical practitioners in other countries not receive their due salaries?

Please let us be fair in our judgements.
When it is about the comfort of our Politicians, everything seems to run smoothly: Cash for Housing ...
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Do the medical practitioners in other countries not receive their due salaries?

Please let us be fair in our judgements.
When it is about the comfort of our Politicians, everything seems to run smoothly: Cash for Housing and Vehicle Allowances, et.
When "Influential" people must be "motivated"; Funding Pastors Holiday-Trip to Israel, or offering vehicles to Judges and Chiefs, there is no need of delay.

"I AM A TEACHER (or DOCTOR), may I pay for this Bread with: 'NYAME NHYIRA WO'"
problem 11 years ago

The Doctors should go on strike they are right.

The Doctors should go on strike they are right.
BOOGIE 11 years ago

THE F.W. & S C IS VERY DISLOYAL AND DISCREDITED INSTITUTION THAT IS CREATING DISCOMFORT AND RESTLESS SOCIETY BY ITS ILL - INFORMED INTENTIONS. SUCH UNCOUTH BEHAVIOR IS WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD ADDRESS SO THAT F.W.& SC STICK TO CONF ...
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THE F.W. & S C IS VERY DISLOYAL AND DISCREDITED INSTITUTION THAT IS CREATING DISCOMFORT AND RESTLESS SOCIETY BY ITS ILL - INFORMED INTENTIONS. SUCH UNCOUTH BEHAVIOR IS WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD ADDRESS SO THAT F.W.& SC STICK TO CONFIRM ARRANGEMENTS AND RULINGS AND STOP ATTRIBUTING GENUINE ACTIONS TO POLITICS SINCE NOT ALL THE DOCTORS BELONG TO ONE INDIVIDUAL AND SPECIFIC PARTY.
STEVE 11 years ago

These NPP doctors think they can kid us to make superfluous money for themselves.

No one is saying they can't go on industrial strike but our concern is it shouldn't be politically motivated. If what they are saying is tr ...
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These NPP doctors think they can kid us to make superfluous money for themselves.

No one is saying they can't go on industrial strike but our concern is it shouldn't be politically motivated. If what they are saying is true, then this a wrong time for such strike. This is the time the seat of the president is being challenged, this is the time the NDC government is accused of water and energy crisis. In fact, this is wrong time for the strike if they don't want the people to see it as a politically motivated.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

Have you intentionally forgotten that the agreement was reached in 2011?
What would you have said if they went on strike prior to, or during the elections?
In fact, no matter what time they go on strike, we can always read ...
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Have you intentionally forgotten that the agreement was reached in 2011?
What would you have said if they went on strike prior to, or during the elections?
In fact, no matter what time they go on strike, we can always read 'political motivation' as the cause.
What do you say about the frustration of NLC?
STEVE 11 years ago

You can't blame these money oriented idiots so-called doctors because the government doesn't really check and interview well before admitting anyone into health institutions. Most people are going to health institutions and b ...
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You can't blame these money oriented idiots so-called doctors because the government doesn't really check and interview well before admitting anyone into health institutions. Most people are going to health institutions and become doctors purposely to enrich themselves but not to save lives and not to help any patient.

You can't blame them because they are doing exactly why they have become doctors. Making money!
Don Blunt 11 years ago

How about Politicians? Do they "QUALIFY" just because you sold your thumb for a ball of Kenkey? We pump all those '-allowances' into all their body openings. When they decide to double their pay, wise men like you don't raise ...
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How about Politicians? Do they "QUALIFY" just because you sold your thumb for a ball of Kenkey? We pump all those '-allowances' into all their body openings. When they decide to double their pay, wise men like you don't raise a question.

You are disqualified, my brother, to give a comment.
STEVE 11 years ago

Oh! Small mind, tell those doctors to resign and become politicians.

Oh! Small mind, tell those doctors to resign and become politicians.
Patim 11 years ago

Yes A CALL TO STAY IN MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR YEARS while you are having fun so that when they come out they come out to save lives for free.Rethink.Visit a med school to have an idea what it takes to be a Dr.It entails a lot of s ...
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Yes A CALL TO STAY IN MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR YEARS while you are having fun so that when they come out they come out to save lives for free.Rethink.Visit a med school to have an idea what it takes to be a Dr.It entails a lot of swift and critical thinking.All over the globe they are looked upon differently and their services are needed all over the globe.When our Doctors see all the booties being dolled to all manner of people such as Woyome because several hands are dirty and involved they also have the right ti at least ask for what they deserve.Nothing political but think about it.
Salifu Amankwa.. 11 years ago

Don Blunt, no one stops doctors to become footballers, politicians, custom officers, Lands Dept. staff, actors or even armed robbers if they want quick money or want to become rich over night. The point is medicine is a carin ...
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Don Blunt, no one stops doctors to become footballers, politicians, custom officers, Lands Dept. staff, actors or even armed robbers if they want quick money or want to become rich over night. The point is medicine is a caring profession and one must have the passion for it. Just holding the nation to ransom and going on strike is not the mature way to negotiation on salary/wages and conditions of service. You cannot seriously trade human life for money or political ends. Doctors are killing patients by their arrogance and incompetence and negligence in our hospitals anyway.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

So far as we know, we are still talking about agreements reached in 2011. If one party is not prepared to go by those agreements, they should be fair enough to say "NO".
You cannot promise, fail, and expect "flexibility", " ...
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So far as we know, we are still talking about agreements reached in 2011. If one party is not prepared to go by those agreements, they should be fair enough to say "NO".
You cannot promise, fail, and expect "flexibility", "patience", etc after more than one year, and react with more promises when you hear the other party is threatening to go on strike.

I can't believe your employer would do that to you, without you saying something.
And if you would honestly open your mouth, then you are not being fair to our Doctors (and Teachers).
Bettina 11 years ago

This Drs are Drs not by love , compassion and mercy for the sick they are machinery money machine , only thinking to may money no matter what is the cost , for this reason they killing a lot of people in all the nation . What ...
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This Drs are Drs not by love , compassion and mercy for the sick they are machinery money machine , only thinking to may money no matter what is the cost , for this reason they killing a lot of people in all the nation . What your expect from the Drs in this country when they hv this stupid leader dr that encourage them don't go to work and save the live of they one sisters amd brothers
length... 11 years ago

if mps can b paid 72m n all their utility bills covered n ontop they loot state coffers n projects r nt seen in their constituencies...then they also deserve beta...

if mps can b paid 72m n all their utility bills covered n ontop they loot state coffers n projects r nt seen in their constituencies...then they also deserve beta...
john 11 years ago

SO is the medical profession now all about Money? Why are strikes not rampant in the private sector that many of these doctors are practicing in? It's shame that doctors have reduced the profession for which the tax payers sp ...
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SO is the medical profession now all about Money? Why are strikes not rampant in the private sector that many of these doctors are practicing in? It's shame that doctors have reduced the profession for which the tax payers sponsored often entirely to constantly demanding for money from the state. If the profession is so bad, why don't get out and form their own businesses where they can earn better. I am ashamed of these childish claims by our own children.
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 11 years ago

If not political motivation, selfishness and parochial interests driving these 'KILL-LIFE' Doctors (just like they did to the recent conjoined twins with flimsy excuse), how on earth would people who claim to be educated and ...
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If not political motivation, selfishness and parochial interests driving these 'KILL-LIFE' Doctors (just like they did to the recent conjoined twins with flimsy excuse), how on earth would people who claim to be educated and call themselves professionals just want to see their country; one that contributed immensely towards their well being with the money of those they intend killing in the name of striking, come to a halt to breed insecurity and confusion?
These Doctors need to be taught Nationalism and Patriotism as a course of study during the cause of their training and refresher training on the same organized for them from time to time, for they are seriously lacking what completes their training.
Their behavior and that of other professional groups is becoming a total display of gross ignorance. Are they telling us that the order of the day is; everybody is going on strike so let's also go?
While their counterparts in other countries are feverishly researching day and night and brainstorming to come out with pragmatic way of saving lives and solving problems bedeviling their own profession, their nations and that of the world, they are meeting and wasting productive time on how to kill and waste precious lives adding to the country's problems.
What have they done as a professional body to become financially independent to help their members and nation?
Is it striking from time to time? Please do some efficient brainwork and not some ill-politically motivated lazy work that washes your already sunk credibility!
Very soon the people of Ghana would be immune to strikes as they would be fed up with workers including them and that go to toughen the government they have been financially toughened to bring down.
My advice to them is, WHY BUY AND EMBRACE IGNORANCE AT AN EXPENSIVE PRICE WHEN WISDOM IS FREE AND READILY AVAILABLE?
Alex 11 years ago

The president and his ministers are fools. They do not learn from their past mistakes.

The president and his ministers are fools. They do not learn from their past mistakes.
WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago

if the semi-educated politician "earned" 1M GHS per annum from the government...educated professional should earn well...all professionals should strike for better pay...not only politicians need to make a living

if the semi-educated politician "earned" 1M GHS per annum from the government...educated professional should earn well...all professionals should strike for better pay...not only politicians need to make a living
ADJEI 11 years ago

This generation of Doctors and others like them have not sacrificed to the growth of the Democracy that we yearned for. Maybe they have just returned to the country after fleeing. They still think we are in a dictatorial regi ...
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This generation of Doctors and others like them have not sacrificed to the growth of the Democracy that we yearned for. Maybe they have just returned to the country after fleeing. They still think we are in a dictatorial regime we had in the past when the only weapon available to opponents of the government was sabotage strikes. Democracy is supposed to be different.
Leave the public service if you can not cope.
Anonymous Joy 11 years ago

Nurses are reasonable but......Service to mankind is a heavenly call.

Nurses are reasonable but......Service to mankind is a heavenly call.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED, ONLY ANTI-PEOPLE!
DOCTORS MUST KNOW PATIENTS COME FIRST. NO, NOT IN GHANA!

NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED, ONLY ANTI-PEOPLE!
DOCTORS MUST KNOW PATIENTS COME FIRST. NO, NOT IN GHANA!
Asaedu Nketia ugly mosqito 11 years ago

Doctors are not NPP NOR NDC.they just ask for their momey they werk for.i dont think it is wrong,but their right

Doctors are not NPP NOR NDC.they just ask for their momey they werk for.i dont think it is wrong,but their right
MANN-TESHIE 11 years ago

The reason is that tell the whole nation that 120% of market premium that doctors on government payroll is inadequate and they should stop hiding under the association(GMA).The whole nation should bear in mind that public an ...
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The reason is that tell the whole nation that 120% of market premium that doctors on government payroll is inadequate and they should stop hiding under the association(GMA).The whole nation should bear in mind that public and private practitioners constitute the Ghana Medical Association,so why not politically.
before-before 11 years ago

WELL THE NDC PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SHARED ALL THE MONEY LEFT FOR THE COUNTRY... DOCTORS HAVE TO GO STRIKE..TO ENSURE FAST THINKING OF MAHAMA

WELL THE NDC PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SHARED ALL THE MONEY LEFT FOR THE COUNTRY... DOCTORS HAVE TO GO STRIKE..TO ENSURE FAST THINKING OF MAHAMA
before-before 11 years ago

STUPID EC LEADERS CANT BE BRIBE TO BRING FOOLS TO US ..... GOD JUDGE AND COURT JUDGE.... THERE IS 2 THINGS INVOLVE

STUPID EC LEADERS CANT BE BRIBE TO BRING FOOLS TO US ..... GOD JUDGE AND COURT JUDGE.... THERE IS 2 THINGS INVOLVE
OKPOLATSA 11 years ago

We all need money to live but the good book says " Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and ALL, All other things will be added unto thee ."

We all need money to live but the good book says " Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and ALL, All other things will be added unto thee ."
Johnny 11 years ago

were the mps raise policaly motivated? If they deserve a raise then why not a raise of 50% to every worker in Ghana

were the mps raise policaly motivated? If they deserve a raise then why not a raise of 50% to every worker in Ghana
Yeboah 11 years ago

Those who are suppose to give what Doctors need are not politically influenced to refuse them, but doctors are. What is good for politician is equally good for doctors.Ghana is not for politician alone.

Those who are suppose to give what Doctors need are not politically influenced to refuse them, but doctors are. What is good for politician is equally good for doctors.Ghana is not for politician alone.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

HEALTHCARE IN GH MUST BE DECENTRALISED. ALLOW THE REGIONAL HEALTH MINISTERS, ALONG WITH THE CABINET MINISTER FOR HEALTH TO SIT DOWN FIGURE THIS OUT. MY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL DOCTORS/STAKEHOLDERS IN GH. RESEARCH HOW/WHA ...
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HEALTHCARE IN GH MUST BE DECENTRALISED. ALLOW THE REGIONAL HEALTH MINISTERS, ALONG WITH THE CABINET MINISTER FOR HEALTH TO SIT DOWN FIGURE THIS OUT. MY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL DOCTORS/STAKEHOLDERS IN GH. RESEARCH HOW/WHAT PRIVILEGES YOUR COLLEAGUES IN KENYA, NIGERIA, EGYPT, SOUTH AFRICA AND OTHER WESTERN NATIONS ARE GETTING COMPARED TO YOU. TAKE INTO ACCOUNT GH'S RESOURCES AND USE THAT AS A BARGAINING CHIP TO GET WAT YOU DESIRE FROM PRES. MAHAMA. THE NURSES, TEACHERS, IMMIGRATION ETC SHOULD ALL DO THE SAME. WE NEED A BETTER GH
ghana fowl 11 years ago

stop, health care programe and start ghana ,guinea fowl care programe.ndc do u know where u going?i will tell u later.

stop, health care programe and start ghana ,guinea fowl care programe.ndc do u know where u going?i will tell u later.
KANIA 11 years ago

Ghanaians saw the incompetence in Mahama that's why they did not vote for him. Mahama only stole the election via Afare Gjan to become the Prez.

Ghanaians saw the incompetence in Mahama that's why they did not vote for him. Mahama only stole the election via Afare Gjan to become the Prez.
RICH 11 years ago

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.
RICH 11 years ago

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.
RICH 11 years ago

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.

It is high time Medical laboratorians go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.
RICH 11 years ago

It is high time Medical laboratory scientists go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.

It is high time Medical laboratory scientists go on strike too! Or are they satisfied with their salary placements? But seriously, I think this NDC govt is a joke!!.
Ketasco Headmaster 11 years ago

Why does the the government not protect the tax payer? It is the poor tax payer who maintains all Ghana universities; it is the poor tax payer who sponsors all university students who graduate as Graduate Teachers; Nurses; Po ...
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Why does the the government not protect the tax payer? It is the poor tax payer who maintains all Ghana universities; it is the poor tax payer who sponsors all university students who graduate as Graduate Teachers; Nurses; Polytechnic Diploma holders; Doctors; Pharmacists; Medical Technologists; Specialist Teachers; etc. etc. etc.

In my country, all these professionals who have been trained with the sweat of the tax payer do not on strike. They know what they owe to the tax payers and the country; and that laying down their tools for selfish demands is a shame and unprofessionalism.

It is realy, really, a shame for Medical professional to lay down their tools. Do they really know why they are called doctors? Do they know why the tax payers sacrificed their hard-earned cedis to train them? How many doctors would have become doctors if they were to pay for their training fully? How many so-called Graduate Teachers would have graduated if the tax payers refused to pay tax?

Do these people think of how the various parts of the human body co-ordinate with other? If the left hand decides to go on strike and refuse to help the right hand during bath-taking, how a human being be described? Instead of saying the hand has gone on strike, we shall say has troke. Is the stroke a pleasant thing to experience?

Let one eye of a doctor go on strike; or let his nostrils go on strike (and block); or let his go on strike (he will be deaf); what if his tongue goes on strike?

It is a pity. Knowledge and good professions have been handed to irresponsible, wicked and non-God-fearing humans. All of them are misusing their expertise - instead of healing, they killing; instead of disseminating knowledge, they are depriving even the very little they knoow; instead guiding, they misguiding.

Wow! Pearls in the custody of pigs!!
Nakporbi 11 years ago

Please,give peace a chance.We aware of the countless sacrifices you are all making for the sick and afflicted in Ghana.some of us did run away from our responsibilities to enjoy better life in foreign countries. If we have to ...
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Please,give peace a chance.We aware of the countless sacrifices you are all making for the sick and afflicted in Ghana.some of us did run away from our responsibilities to enjoy better life in foreign countries. If we have to do it again we will think twice. we are treated as second class human beings.Any where you go you will face headaches.Please, I will like to appeal to all the Medical personal to go back to the negotiating table and find a common ground.I am Praying for Peace and harmony among all Ghanians
GENERAL MOSQUITO 11 years ago

MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOUR MINISTERS GO ON STRIKE

MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOUR MINISTERS GO ON STRIKE
precious 11 years ago

what work do docsork do is it not the nurs that do the work they shd shout up and work

what work do docsork do is it not the nurs that do the work they shd shout up and work

Our strike is not politically motivated - Doctors

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