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Pharmacists cost impact of strike on health service delivery

Public health facilities in the country are incurring huge revenue losses as a result of the ongoing strike by the Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA). The pharmacy departments in the hospitals contribute significantly to internally generated funds, which help sustain operations of these facilities. According to GHOSPA, “close to Gh¢13million is being lost monthly at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and the same could be said of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital; the least said about the regional and district hospitals the better”. Spokesperson for the Association, Patrick Kumi, says it is aware of the revenue losses and » Read More

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