The worst is yet to come - Doctors warn

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White Supremacy 11 years ago

Too bad for the nation! I blame both the government and these stupid doctors who think that their profession make them smarter than any of us.

Too bad for the nation! I blame both the government and these stupid doctors who think that their profession make them smarter than any of us.
MANTSE 11 years ago

Agitation by subvented organizations for more money became a matter of when, and not if, upon the approval of the pay hike for parliamentarians.

I am not suggesting in anyway that Parliamentarians are not deserving of the ...
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Agitation by subvented organizations for more money became a matter of when, and not if, upon the approval of the pay hike for parliamentarians.

I am not suggesting in anyway that Parliamentarians are not deserving of the compensation package they now have. The phrase 'equal pay for equal work', I am sure, applies to Doctors and parliamentarians alike.

WHO IN GHANA WOULD TELL ME THAT THE WORK OF A PARLIAMENTARIAN IS MORE IMPORTANT OR MORE DEMANDING THAN THAT OF THE DOCTOR? But that is what the respective Compensation Packages seem to be suggesting.

Did we not govern Ghana for years without a parliament? Can we, on the other hand, have a Ghana without Doctors?

Now, there are more people in Ghana wanting to be Parliamentarian, not for the Public Service element of it but for the freebies. Apart from this handsome salary you get committee allowances, get to travel in business class and the Doctor travels coach.

So therefore, when that Freshman Doctor who works about 12 hours a day, can be called anytime in the night for duty finds himself perching with a friend or colleague for a while and makes 1,500 cedis a month but his counterpart freshman parliamentarian receives a whopping 50,000 cedis for super annuated rent and collects 7,300 cedis at the end of each month, and would not even show up in parliament for the average 4 hour work day, or when he shows up he is seen dozing or contributing little to the work of the house, then 'Equal Work for Equal Pay' becomes meaningless.

Yes, The Doctors were educated at the Taxpayers' expense. But so were the Parliamentarians and us all. Yes, it costs more to train doctors, but it is only when you have excelled that government decides to spend more on you to become a doctor.

Must we push our doctors to leave the country for better conditions of service? Doctors have that option to exercise.
Parliamentarians do not have the option of going to parliament outside Ghana and this seriously constrains their market value.

The 'Free Money' must not be shared among people doing little or nothing in political positions while those who opt for Real Public Service are paid a pittance.

I am sure if the average Medical Doctor is paid what parliamentaians make, he will LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK each month, will never dread being called in the middle of the night for an emergency and the Ghanaian patient will be the true beneficiary of quality service.
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 11 years ago

OH MY BROTHER,WHOM DO WE HAVE TO BLAME? POOR GOVERNMENT IS FORCING THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO EXIST BUT NOT LIVING.THE NATIONAL COFFERS IS BEING EMPTIED FOR THE BETTERMENT OF FEW PRIVILEDGE PEOPLE.WHY DO WE HAVE TO FORGET DOCTORS ...
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OH MY BROTHER,WHOM DO WE HAVE TO BLAME? POOR GOVERNMENT IS FORCING THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO EXIST BUT NOT LIVING.THE NATIONAL COFFERS IS BEING EMPTIED FOR THE BETTERMENT OF FEW PRIVILEDGE PEOPLE.WHY DO WE HAVE TO FORGET DOCTORS IN OUR SYSTEM KNOWING VERY WELL THAT PEOPLE NEED THEIR SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE.
ZoRRo 11 years ago

Anyone who withdraws their services in Ghana should not be paid for the period that they did not provide service. I hope that while the poor Ghanaian suffers, these doctors' pay will also be suspended.

Anyone who withdraws their services in Ghana should not be paid for the period that they did not provide service. I hope that while the poor Ghanaian suffers, these doctors' pay will also be suspended.
SHAMO 11 years ago

NDC HURRY UP, GIVE WHAT IS DUE TO OUR PRECIOUS DOCTORS NOW! BECAUSE IF YOU ARE NO ASHAMED OF GIVING HUGE SALARIES AND BONUSES TO OTUKONO AND THAT OFOSU KWAKYE FOR NO WORK DONE JUST INSULT NANA ADDO., THEN BE PROUD OF GIVING O ...
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NDC HURRY UP, GIVE WHAT IS DUE TO OUR PRECIOUS DOCTORS NOW! BECAUSE IF YOU ARE NO ASHAMED OF GIVING HUGE SALARIES AND BONUSES TO OTUKONO AND THAT OFOSU KWAKYE FOR NO WORK DONE JUST INSULT NANA ADDO., THEN BE PROUD OF GIVING OUR DOCTORS WHO SPEND THEIR TIME SAVING GHANAIANS WHT IS DUE TO THEM!! SHAME UNTO GAY NDC GOVT
CORNEY 11 years ago

I hope the government will do the right thing to stop paying them while on strike until they return to work as done in most countries.
If you decide to go on strike it means you are prepared to take care of yourself until th ...
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I hope the government will do the right thing to stop paying them while on strike until they return to work as done in most countries.
If you decide to go on strike it means you are prepared to take care of yourself until the strike is over,you don't expect your salary if you are on strike.
Paying people on strike is what is motivating every idiot to get up and call for strike knowing very well they will get paid no matter how long they stay away from work.

How can a poor country like Ghana continue to pay people for no work done such as these doctors who supposed to save lives and the NPP MPs who refused to work but not only being paid but are rewarded with huge rent allowances?

We need to be bold to stop all these strikes which is destroying the country,nobody is against them asking for better conditions of service but strikes as bargaining tools are destroying the country.
Boateng 11 years ago

I hear your cry for the Doctors, okay my friend. I had to work my butt cleaning peoples stuff and streets here in the USA to get my education so I can make demands when and if I want but all these folks you mentioned had so ...
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I hear your cry for the Doctors, okay my friend. I had to work my butt cleaning peoples stuff and streets here in the USA to get my education so I can make demands when and if I want but all these folks you mentioned had some kind of freebies.

I hear your cry and the answer is that no one, and I mean no one including those stupid, do nothing Parliamentarians should have that kind of freebies only to turn on the taxpayers!
The Mask 11 years ago

Ya they are stupid alryt..try living without them.
They are grossly underpaid, over worked. Bad equipment to work with.
Along with the whites they should leave you "SMART" Ghanians to handle the country and sickness.

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Ya they are stupid alryt..try living without them.
They are grossly underpaid, over worked. Bad equipment to work with.
Along with the whites they should leave you "SMART" Ghanians to handle the country and sickness.

LOLMAO
Ghanaian 11 years ago

As a doctor listen to yourself, well we the citizen who some of you negligently course as pains at the course of your work would also start cursing you for the pains you course us. because if you can think this way then you c ...
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As a doctor listen to yourself, well we the citizen who some of you negligently course as pains at the course of your work would also start cursing you for the pains you course us. because if you can think this way then you can do any thing at the course of your work but let all remember that GOD is watching us all.
FKK 11 years ago

HEAR THIS MADNESS FROM PEOPLE WHO WERE EDUCATED WITH TAX PAYERS' MONIES. EXTREMELY UNTHINKABLE!

HEAR THIS MADNESS FROM PEOPLE WHO WERE EDUCATED WITH TAX PAYERS' MONIES. EXTREMELY UNTHINKABLE!
Jay 11 years ago

so the cycle continues: Doctors go on strike. some stakeholders incite public sympathy by making doctors look monstrous and the insults follow. So sad that sometimes the only language some respond to is strike. hmm.

so the cycle continues: Doctors go on strike. some stakeholders incite public sympathy by making doctors look monstrous and the insults follow. So sad that sometimes the only language some respond to is strike. hmm.
Accra-ba 11 years ago

The reason for making doctors look monstous is simply their inconderate behaviour. They have enough and attractive incentive from the government.

The reason for making doctors look monstous is simply their inconderate behaviour. They have enough and attractive incentive from the government.
KERL 11 years ago

it is all about greed ang ego,who do they think they are

it is all about greed ang ego,who do they think they are
gyan 11 years ago

about 75% of doctors have private clinics which goes against the law. We should import their services from Cuba.

about 75% of doctors have private clinics which goes against the law. We should import their services from Cuba.
Skanky 11 years ago

I agree with you with you PERIOD!!!

I agree with you with you PERIOD!!!
Nana 11 years ago

well done, that is the right thing to do after all hospitals still operates when they are on strike and moreover they do not stay in the hospital but rather in their private clinics.

well done, that is the right thing to do after all hospitals still operates when they are on strike and moreover they do not stay in the hospital but rather in their private clinics.
CINDY 11 years ago

I think the government is too lenient with these doctors. The issue is that they provide essential services and for that matter they are not permitted by law to go on strike. What are we seeing now? I think for the government ...
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I think the government is too lenient with these doctors. The issue is that they provide essential services and for that matter they are not permitted by law to go on strike. What are we seeing now? I think for the government to solve this problem once and for all is to sack all the doctors and employ expatriate doctors from Cuba and elsewhere to hold the fort while efforts are made to get their replacement. After sacking them, those who are interested in serving mother Ghana without threatening strike here and there will be made to re-apply. Do the doctors know what will happen to the country if all essential service providers decide to go on strike? Let the VRA, ECG, Gridco, the Military, Police, prisons, Fire Service, Water Company, Farmers, the Judiciary, Caterers and the rest go on strike and let's see if the so called doctors alone can function. NONSENSE.
Tonto Pee 11 years ago

Foolish people educated by tax payers.

Sack them and get foreign doctors

Foolish people educated by tax payers.

Sack them and get foreign doctors
AGYEMAN PREMPEH 11 years ago

if you can not even pay the local docters how are you going to pay the expatrates

if you can not even pay the local docters how are you going to pay the expatrates
Ligth 11 years ago

Doctors are not only the important people in Gh and nbody is sufficient with his/her salary in Gh so if you can sacrify your knowledge and energy for the health or your fellows please do that.

Doctors are not only the important people in Gh and nbody is sufficient with his/her salary in Gh so if you can sacrify your knowledge and energy for the health or your fellows please do that.
Nana 11 years ago

Good I like that

Good I like that
okukuseku 11 years ago

I think is time to measure the mindset of medical students b4 they are enrolled. If a trained doctor can make this pronouncements bcos of money he would have same attitude no matter hw mch u pay them.

I think is time to measure the mindset of medical students b4 they are enrolled. If a trained doctor can make this pronouncements bcos of money he would have same attitude no matter hw mch u pay them.
The patriot 11 years ago

I am amazed about issues concerning salaries,wages or allowances of our political leaders and the way they are handled. Any adjustment in what they think they deserve seems to be automatically accepted by all Ghanaians withou ...
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I am amazed about issues concerning salaries,wages or allowances of our political leaders and the way they are handled. Any adjustment in what they think they deserve seems to be automatically accepted by all Ghanaians without attracting a single opposition. I wonder if the so called labour experts such as Austin Gamey and others only studied to to make spot on diagnosis on only doctors whenever they talk about their plight. What happens to the MPs who gets paid and since their elections into parliament have decided to boycott almost every duty of theirs? Because doctors handle cases that has links to our emotions we think they should never make their problems known and fight for what they deserve. To you that is suggesting that all doctors should be sacked and usher in foreign doctors,I hope you know what you talking about. A whole medical officer takes a salary far below $1500 a month. Think of what you will have to give to this your recommended foreign doctors.
Before & After 11 years ago

I will always stand by my words and say those greedy and selfish doctors are overpaid yet they don't do anything because they don't know anything. I don't agree to the astronomical salaries of stupid politicians (they are the ...
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I will always stand by my words and say those greedy and selfish doctors are overpaid yet they don't do anything because they don't know anything. I don't agree to the astronomical salaries of stupid politicians (they are the same every where)but I don't think these doctors have a case because they are already overpaid. I am amazed when ignorant people argue for their family members because they assume that being a doctor means you must be treated as a demigod (as Ghanaian doctors like it). They are overpaid. A fresh graduate from medical school (junior doctor) takes much more than he/she deserves.
The patriot 11 years ago

I get worried when I hear people talk about doctors without making any explicit references . What is the salary of a junior doctor as you see it as overpayment,and what are the parameters you took into an account before drawi ...
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I get worried when I hear people talk about doctors without making any explicit references . What is the salary of a junior doctor as you see it as overpayment,and what are the parameters you took into an account before drawing your conclusion? I challenge you to come out with figures,medical officers who have graduated from the medical schools and done with 2 years of horsemanship takes less than $1500 per month. Is this what you call overpayment? Please guard against your emotions so that it does not mislead your sense of judgement
The patriot 11 years ago

When allowances ,salaries and bonuses of politicians are announced,I try hard to hear the public objections especially when MPs that we spend all nights queuing to vote into parliaments to contribute into steering the affairs ...
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When allowances ,salaries and bonuses of politicians are announced,I try hard to hear the public objections especially when MPs that we spend all nights queuing to vote into parliaments to contribute into steering the affairs of the country decides to boycott almost every duty of theirs,Ghanaians still finds this satisfying and therefore endorses that( silent means consent) . When doctors registers their displeasure it is met with public uproar. Politicians have made the whole country into believing that the whole country's money is paid to doctors which is far from so. A medical officer who has graduated from a medical university and has done a 2 year practice as a house officer takes less than $1500 per month. Is this what we Ghanaians termed as overpayment and therefore go ahead tagging doctors as greedy? Instead of we Ghanaians taking our time to look into issues,we base our emotions on hearsay and roar at them as if because they are doctors they should not complain at all. They are saying since 2011 since they embarked on the strike on issues concerning the SSSS,they have never been attended to,which of us will be able to swallow our displeasure taking into reckoning what they go through. They have denied themselves of all weekends ,all holidays even to the extent of attending church services all because of serving us,why should not this people ask of the token they deserve. Empathize with them or stop casting insults of no basis at them
KWAME-Illford,Essex-UK 11 years ago

UNTIL POLITICIANS SEE THEMSELVES AS EQUALS TO OTHER CIVIL SERVANTS AND ARE PAID SIMILAR SALARIES DEPENDING ON GOOD PERFORMANCE,QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE AS OBTAINS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE,THESE STRIKE ACTIONS WILL NOT STOP.WH ...
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UNTIL POLITICIANS SEE THEMSELVES AS EQUALS TO OTHER CIVIL SERVANTS AND ARE PAID SIMILAR SALARIES DEPENDING ON GOOD PERFORMANCE,QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE AS OBTAINS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE,THESE STRIKE ACTIONS WILL NOT STOP.WHY SHOULD GHANAIANS ALLOW POLITICIANS EVEN UNDER-PERFORMING PARLIAMENTARIANS TO BE PAID THESE WHOPPING SALARIES/ALLOWANCES FOR DOING VIRTUALLY NOTHING.VISIT GHANAIAN NEIGHBORHOODS AND YOU WILL REALIZE HOW INEFFICIENT MPS ARE.THEY SHOULD BE PAID JUST LIKE ORDINARY CIVIL SERVANTS BASED ON PERFORMANCE.
akpatsebiakpa 11 years ago

I don't know anything about doctors riding horses

I don't know anything about doctors riding horses
AKWASI 11 years ago

not in support of doctors really but tell me whether those waste politicians who call themselves parliamentarians are underpaid or overpaid. how can an mp who does little or no work receive 7200 ghana cedis baring allowance a ...
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not in support of doctors really but tell me whether those waste politicians who call themselves parliamentarians are underpaid or overpaid. how can an mp who does little or no work receive 7200 ghana cedis baring allowance and other entitlements and u want us to just take that widow's mite as a salary, let me remind u dat not all doctors were trained on gov't scholarships..REMEMBER THESE POLITICIANS ARE JUST SEEKING FOR THE PUBLIC FAVOR BY JUST TAGGING DOCTORS AS GREEDY AND SELFISH
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 11 years ago

GOVERNMENTS ALWAYS THINK ABOUT THE WELFARE OF PALIAMENTARIANS AND LEAVE OTHERS SUFFERING.THE WORST WILL HAPPEN

GOVERNMENTS ALWAYS THINK ABOUT THE WELFARE OF PALIAMENTARIANS AND LEAVE OTHERS SUFFERING.THE WORST WILL HAPPEN
Nii Akwei 11 years ago

I think it is time we bring back our colonial masters. The system is not working for us. Filth, Corruption, thievery has been the order of the day.

There is a big cover-up going on right now in the 1.5 Tonnes gold deal und ...
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I think it is time we bring back our colonial masters. The system is not working for us. Filth, Corruption, thievery has been the order of the day.

There is a big cover-up going on right now in the 1.5 Tonnes gold deal under Mahama Admin. Shame
C.C .KYLIE 11 years ago

Youare doomed to think of bringing back the colonial masters back. Dont let Dr Kwame Nkrumah spell curses on you.It is better to tell your fellow men to be honest and reason.Are you not tired working as a slave and a labroure ...
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Youare doomed to think of bringing back the colonial masters back. Dont let Dr Kwame Nkrumah spell curses on you.It is better to tell your fellow men to be honest and reason.Are you not tired working as a slave and a labrourer with low pay in the Diaspora?
The Mask 11 years ago

Hahaaha, aren't you tired of working as "NOTHING" in Ghana? Most are starving, no hope for the youth. Your government does nothing to better your life. A laborer is an honest job here in USA and they make good money. Get your ...
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Hahaaha, aren't you tired of working as "NOTHING" in Ghana? Most are starving, no hope for the youth. Your government does nothing to better your life. A laborer is an honest job here in USA and they make good money. Get your thinking fixed idiot.
DUUT 11 years ago

this is really shameful coming from this stupid Adusei poku and some of his greedy and ungrateful colleagues.have they seen any of the patients they contribute in killing being buried with wealth. they should give us a break

this is really shameful coming from this stupid Adusei poku and some of his greedy and ungrateful colleagues.have they seen any of the patients they contribute in killing being buried with wealth. they should give us a break
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 11 years ago

THE DOCTORS MUST STRIKE HARD TO SEE IF THE PALIAMENTARIANS WILL INTERVENE.WE ARE IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE POLITICIANS ARE ONLY PEOPLE ENJOYING

THE DOCTORS MUST STRIKE HARD TO SEE IF THE PALIAMENTARIANS WILL INTERVENE.WE ARE IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE POLITICIANS ARE ONLY PEOPLE ENJOYING
KOFI ZUMAH 11 years ago

ghanaians until we wise up to take our politicians to task they will continue to destroy our hospitals whilst they continue to seek medical help in south africa and elsewhere. ......look at how arrogantly and boastfully betty ...
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ghanaians until we wise up to take our politicians to task they will continue to destroy our hospitals whilst they continue to seek medical help in south africa and elsewhere. ......look at how arrogantly and boastfully betty mould iddrisu bragged about why she single handedly paid out nearly one billion dollars in fake judgement debts to various cronies bcos she didnt break any laws even tho it was broad daylight robbery by attamills and betty and woyome and cp......so why is it taking such a long time for doctors who deserve what is rightfully theirs to be effected?......until we all quit tribal politics and condemn sin and corruption we will continue to have the woyomes and betty moulds to dupe us whilst we lack basic needs like health care, and employment etc etc bcos they know the trokosis and kayayeis will vote continue to vote for them.
Duodu--Düsseldorf 11 years ago

Looking at the case from outside, one can only hope the docs will one day go on strike to protest against filth, squalor, public defecation,the negligence of public health. However i understand them--the pay is too low for t ...
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Looking at the case from outside, one can only hope the docs will one day go on strike to protest against filth, squalor, public defecation,the negligence of public health. However i understand them--the pay is too low for the work being done.
C.C .KYLIE 11 years ago

Are you satisfied with your pay in Germany working as a labrourer? Certainly not but you are quiet.

Are you satisfied with your pay in Germany working as a labrourer? Certainly not but you are quiet.
JUSTICE 11 years ago

The President of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr. Kwabena Opoku Adusei is instigated by NPP because he is an NPP Supporter. He should however note that the spirits of those who died due to his actions will forever hunt him.

The President of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr. Kwabena Opoku Adusei is instigated by NPP because he is an NPP Supporter. He should however note that the spirits of those who died due to his actions will forever hunt him.
AMARIYA 11 years ago

What would happen if the government meet their demand? Are they asking for something which the government has not agreed to pay them already? It is morally bad for doctors to go on strike after swearing the Hippocratic oath. ...
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What would happen if the government meet their demand? Are they asking for something which the government has not agreed to pay them already? It is morally bad for doctors to go on strike after swearing the Hippocratic oath.
They are united, not be tribe nor political party affiliations. The government should give them what is they demand and then legislate/declare their service "Essential Service" to prevent them from strikes in the future.
AKWASI 11 years ago

LETS BE SERIOUS FOR ONCE AND REFRAIN FROM SUCH COMMENTS. THIS STRIKE ISSUE IS NOT POLITICAL

LETS BE SERIOUS FOR ONCE AND REFRAIN FROM SUCH COMMENTS. THIS STRIKE ISSUE IS NOT POLITICAL
GO gO 11 years ago

Why would a dr withdraw their services in Ghana? Your standard of living is pretty good. why why go on strike?

Why would a dr withdraw their services in Ghana? Your standard of living is pretty good. why why go on strike?
Before & After 11 years ago

They don't even show up for work so this is no news. Many patients wait between 3 to 6 hours to see a doctor because the doctor is busily making money in a private hospital. No wonder they are their own enemies. They want to ...
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They don't even show up for work so this is no news. Many patients wait between 3 to 6 hours to see a doctor because the doctor is busily making money in a private hospital. No wonder they are their own enemies. They want to compete and show off their cars when they meet other doctors and their classmates who went to study engineering and other courses and are making it in life. I know they always envy others but who cares?
loko 11 years ago

These are greedy and selfish group of people, who paid for your education, they should let the worse happen in Ghana and see if the country will be able to accomodate them...they will be equaled to armed robbery and dealt wit ...
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These are greedy and selfish group of people, who paid for your education, they should let the worse happen in Ghana and see if the country will be able to accomodate them...they will be equaled to armed robbery and dealt with in the same manner by society
corruption 11 years ago

People should stop insulting doctors and the politic.The politicians are taking everybody for a ride. People get into politics and become rich over night. In Ghana the money is circulating only at the top.Ministers and deputy ...
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People should stop insulting doctors and the politic.The politicians are taking everybody for a ride. People get into politics and become rich over night. In Ghana the money is circulating only at the top.Ministers and deputy ministers are enjoying the countries money too much free fuel, free house, 6000-7000 dollars a month,+ all kind of allowances,end of service benefit, free land cruiser which they take it cheaply, buy land cheaply, tips from contracts. All this corruption is cost to us, and as a country we all must speak strongly against this politicians
speak out 11 years ago

Instead of what you can do for your country mantra ,they are seeking what their country can do for them.This is immoral,unethical and a disgrace to the medical fraternity. It is time Government focuse its investment on alter ...
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Instead of what you can do for your country mantra ,they are seeking what their country can do for them.This is immoral,unethical and a disgrace to the medical fraternity. It is time Government focuse its investment on alternative medicine whose efficacy is gaining grounds than these chalatants.
AKWASI 11 years ago

DO U REALLY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MEDICINE AT ALL

DO U REALLY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MEDICINE AT ALL
KOFOYA 11 years ago

I WILL ALWAYS SAY THIS,GHANA DON'T NEED DEMOCRACY.PERIOD.

I WILL ALWAYS SAY THIS,GHANA DON'T NEED DEMOCRACY.PERIOD.
Honesty - the best policy! 11 years ago

When the country finds herself in dire circumstances where will the doctors be? On Mars, Jupiter, or Pluto? Look there is only one Ghana so if your actions and inactions create a "dire" situation we shall all live in it in va ...
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When the country finds herself in dire circumstances where will the doctors be? On Mars, Jupiter, or Pluto? Look there is only one Ghana so if your actions and inactions create a "dire" situation we shall all live in it in variant degrees of "dire"-ness.
John Kpeglo 11 years ago

Not the politician, of course! It will be the very poor in the ton and villages who pay their taxes daily! God bless you our leaders and medical officers for taking us for granted!

Not the politician, of course! It will be the very poor in the ton and villages who pay their taxes daily! God bless you our leaders and medical officers for taking us for granted!
Evelyn 11 years ago

what is it about Ghanaian Dotor?What do they mean by "the worst is yet to come" What is their motive for choosing such proffession? Everything for them is about money, imagine doctors holding platcards on demonstration, shame ...
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what is it about Ghanaian Dotor?What do they mean by "the worst is yet to come" What is their motive for choosing such proffession? Everything for them is about money, imagine doctors holding platcards on demonstration, shame on you all.I look outside Ghana,like the USA and see how doctors there go about their duties and am marvelled, even if ones chances of surviving is slim they will still do their best to make such one survive, not in Ghana, many people lose their lives at the least possible moment. I will advice these doctors to learn more and save lives as those in other countries are doing and stop centering their lives on money.Doctors in Ghana save money not life.This is inconsiderate, Shame on them
The patriot 11 years ago

You made mention of doctors in countries like USA but why not Niger ? Which doctor in USA is meant to work more than 12 hours a day in very deplorable hospitals as ours with the token of money you call salaries ? No one says ...
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You made mention of doctors in countries like USA but why not Niger ? Which doctor in USA is meant to work more than 12 hours a day in very deplorable hospitals as ours with the token of money you call salaries ? No one says doctors in Ghana will not work if they don't become rich. But a hungry stomach cannot support singigng
Accra-ba 11 years ago

Your arguments are very weak, After all doctors are still well paid and receive many attractive incentive than other governmental workers in Ghana. If our legislators have chosen to steal our meagre resource through their fat ...
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Your arguments are very weak, After all doctors are still well paid and receive many attractive incentive than other governmental workers in Ghana. If our legislators have chosen to steal our meagre resource through their fat salaries; that doesn't mean we should keep quite and allow those inconsiderate doctors to imitate.
Kwadzo 11 years ago

Thank God they dr.s are not immortal. for me they should not attend to emergencie, after all this is not the first time one would die. can somebody tell me dr. don't die so i stop writing this piece.why if its true that their ...
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Thank God they dr.s are not immortal. for me they should not attend to emergencie, after all this is not the first time one would die. can somebody tell me dr. don't die so i stop writing this piece.why if its true that their emonuments are not saficing them then they should led the public know how much they earn. didn't we all went to the same schools? are they the only profesionals in Ghana. Do they worship God is watching us all.
The patriot 11 years ago

Your grammar tells me that you did not attend the same schools with the doctors. Watch your mouth before you curse wrongly

Your grammar tells me that you did not attend the same schools with the doctors. Watch your mouth before you curse wrongly
ADAMA.. 11 years ago

paying huge money for foolish MPs for nothing.

paying huge money for foolish MPs for nothing.
Ghananba 11 years ago

This is inhumanity at it peek. Look at this one threatening the state. We look after you and now see ooo. On doctor friend says he will work.. strike or no strike because these men have their private hospitals and is when the ...
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This is inhumanity at it peek. Look at this one threatening the state. We look after you and now see ooo. On doctor friend says he will work.. strike or no strike because these men have their private hospitals and is when they go on strike that they get more money that why they are always in a haste to call strike. Hmmmm time will tell.
Alhassan Mohammed (SAVEDEAF) 11 years ago

For Sake of vulnerable people like us the deafs and other needy people please rescind your decision in order to safe lives. Remember the objective of your profession is not to make money but to safe lives . Look up to the ALM ...
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For Sake of vulnerable people like us the deafs and other needy people please rescind your decision in order to safe lives. Remember the objective of your profession is not to make money but to safe lives . Look up to the ALMIGHTY GOD and He will surely reward you
ANANSE 11 years ago

Go and tell ur dad &mom. ABOA

Go and tell ur dad &mom. ABOA
Duah 11 years ago

Govt should call this bluff and expand the 37 Military and Police hospitals. All new hospitals should be manned by the security services otherwise this blackmail will know no end. This is politically motivated.

Govt should call this bluff and expand the 37 Military and Police hospitals. All new hospitals should be manned by the security services otherwise this blackmail will know no end. This is politically motivated.
Afrakuma 11 years ago

Politics? Are you? serious?

Politics? Are you? serious?
Gordon 11 years ago

Doctors, please don't hide behind the fact. Come out boldly and call spade a spade and fight for all Ghanaians and you will have our support. Tell the gov't that the SALARIES for the MP's are too huge. GHC 72million, GHC50tho ...
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Doctors, please don't hide behind the fact. Come out boldly and call spade a spade and fight for all Ghanaians and you will have our support. Tell the gov't that the SALARIES for the MP's are too huge. GHC 72million, GHC50thousand for HOUSING, GHC2thousand sitting allowance etc etc are too huge and must be reduced else you will work to save lives but will make it uneasy for the gov'ment and you would be surprised all Ghanaians WILL SUPPORT you.Please go back to work and adopt my strategy. THANK YOU.
The patriot 11 years ago

So ask yourself why have people like you and other Ghanaians not registered your displeasure about monies you think are undeserving of our politicians but rather the pitiful doctors ?

So ask yourself why have people like you and other Ghanaians not registered your displeasure about monies you think are undeserving of our politicians but rather the pitiful doctors ?
Skanky 11 years ago

The doctors have a POOR ARGUMENT. IF THEY WANT TO SAY THEY'RE NOT PAID WELL, THEN THEY SHOULD LET US KNOW HOW MUCH THEY'RE PAID NOW AND TELL US WHY THEY'RE WORTH MORE THAN THAT. BUT IF THEY WANT TO SAY THE MPs ARE PAID SO MUC ...
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The doctors have a POOR ARGUMENT. IF THEY WANT TO SAY THEY'RE NOT PAID WELL, THEN THEY SHOULD LET US KNOW HOW MUCH THEY'RE PAID NOW AND TELL US WHY THEY'RE WORTH MORE THAN THAT. BUT IF THEY WANT TO SAY THE MPs ARE PAID SO MUCH AND THAT THEY DESERVE BETTER, THAT IS WHERE THEY LOST THE ARGUMENT.

HOWEVER, IF THEY WANT THE NATION TO TALK ABOUT WHETHER THE MP's DESERVE TO BE PAID SO MUCH,THEN THEY SHOULD STATE THAT CASE. THEY SHOULD NOT MIX THE TWO ARGUMENTS. I DON'T THINK THE MPs DESERVE TO BE PAID THAT MUCH WITH ALL THE ALLOWANCES... BUT CAN THE DOCTORS TELL US HOW BAD THEIR CURRENT REMUNERATION IS? Its all greed I guess.
The patriot 11 years ago

Politicians have succeeded in making Ghanaians believe that doctors are the reservoirs of the country's funds. A fresh graduate from the medical university affectionately called junior doctors take home salary is $850 per mon ...
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Politicians have succeeded in making Ghanaians believe that doctors are the reservoirs of the country's funds. A fresh graduate from the medical university affectionately called junior doctors take home salary is $850 per month wholes a whole medical officer who after. 2 years of practice as a house officer takes $1200 per month . Judge for yourself,is this what politicians have made all of us into believing that our doctors are overpaid? And why is it that as a country,we keep mute whenever there is an increase in salaries,allowances for our politicians who are just known of boycotting almost every duty of theirs? Doctors deny themselves of weekends, and almost all public holidays with most of them working more than 12 hours a day. Do you really think this people deserve what they are asking for or they are sheer greedy?
AMA 11 years ago

They deserve to pay school fees to get educated. You guys are educated for free and then you end up asking for more. why dont you pay for your fees to get that lousy medical license. Govt should start privitizing all these te ...
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They deserve to pay school fees to get educated. You guys are educated for free and then you end up asking for more. why dont you pay for your fees to get that lousy medical license. Govt should start privitizing all these tertiary institutions to make it produce better products.In that case, the govt will get to keep all its money for your future salaries. Idiots....
KWAME-Illford,Essex-UK 11 years ago

THE PRESIDENT,MINISTERS AND LEADERSHIP ARE SO WEAK AND HELPLESS THAT,S WHY ANYBODY CAN JUST WAKE UP AND EMBARK ON UNWARRANTED STRIKE ACTION.YOU DIRE NOT GO ON ANY SUCH STRIKE IN OTHER EVEN POORER AND SMALLER STRIKE ACTION LI ...
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THE PRESIDENT,MINISTERS AND LEADERSHIP ARE SO WEAK AND HELPLESS THAT,S WHY ANYBODY CAN JUST WAKE UP AND EMBARK ON UNWARRANTED STRIKE ACTION.YOU DIRE NOT GO ON ANY SUCH STRIKE IN OTHER EVEN POORER AND SMALLER STRIKE ACTION LIKE GAMBIA.GHANAIAN LEADERS ARE SO USELESS AND UNDISCIPLINED THAT THEY AID AND ABET SUCH STUPIDITY.GOD HELP THESE USELESS SO-CALLED LEADERS.
Before & After 11 years ago

Why not relocate to Ghana and do things right? Ilford is equally as bad as Ghana so you can survive in Ghana and start to influence people to do things right. Some of them might become politicians one day and get things right ...
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Why not relocate to Ghana and do things right? Ilford is equally as bad as Ghana so you can survive in Ghana and start to influence people to do things right. Some of them might become politicians one day and get things right.
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 11 years ago

WHY DO YOU CONSIDER GMA STRIKE ILLIGAL?? HOW MUCH WAS SPENT ON BILL BOARDS AND OTHER UNECESSARY EXPENDITURES INCLUDING VEHICLES TO CHIEFS AND MP's RENT ALOWANCES. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ARE ABOUT TO RISE UP SOON.HOW ARE THE PEOP ...
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WHY DO YOU CONSIDER GMA STRIKE ILLIGAL?? HOW MUCH WAS SPENT ON BILL BOARDS AND OTHER UNECESSARY EXPENDITURES INCLUDING VEHICLES TO CHIEFS AND MP's RENT ALOWANCES. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ARE ABOUT TO RISE UP SOON.HOW ARE THE PEOPLE GOING TO LIVE?? DOCTORS ARE REALLY THE PEOPLE'S SAVIOUR AND MEDICAL ADVISERS.WHY DO THE GOVT HAVE TO LOOK DOWN UPON THIS PROFESSION.FEED THEM VERY WELL SO TO GET THEM DOWN TO BUSINESS.IF GVT DOES NOT OWE kOKU aNYIDOHO WHY DOCTORS.THIS CARETAKER GOVT HEADED BY JOHN IS INCAPABLE AND UNCONCERNED.HENCE, aFARI gYAN OWES THE PEOPLE OF GHANA AN APOLOGY.aFARI gYAN WILL SUFFER FOR THIS MISCHIEVIOUS ACT INSHA ALLA
Boateng 11 years ago

These guys are educated on the backs of the tax payer only to become selfish and turn back on the people that helped educate them.

They forget their professional oath as medical doctors.

I think from now on those that s ...
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These guys are educated on the backs of the tax payer only to become selfish and turn back on the people that helped educate them.

They forget their professional oath as medical doctors.

I think from now on those that seek medical education in Ghana should have no subsidies from the State; they should pay the equivalent of medical education elsewhere like in the USA, then after their education they can choose where to work and what benefits and entitlements they want from the people.
Before & After 11 years ago

The medical school is called "kokofu ball". You need to have an uncle or grandpa, or father who graduated from medical school to be offered admission. Go there and the names there are same as the names 20yrs ago. They want to ...
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The medical school is called "kokofu ball". You need to have an uncle or grandpa, or father who graduated from medical school to be offered admission. Go there and the names there are same as the names 20yrs ago. They want to feel important so enroll very few people who are trained to believe the nation depends on them. I've been in places where doctors, engineers, scientists, admin staff get paid on experience and not career titles. In some places, doctors are as ordinary as other professionals and not the demigods we have in our country. The reason is simple. they have lots of doctors so if you are not happy, quit and others will fill your position within 48hrs.
KOGYAM58 11 years ago

PAY THE DOCTORS THEIR DUE AND STOP THE CHEAP POLITICS,MAHAMA.
IF MPS CAN BE PAID AS COLOSAL AS 50000 CEDIS AS RENT, THEN NO AMOUNT DEMANDED BY THE DOCTORS IS TOO BIG TO HANDLE. PAY THEM FOR US TO GET SERVICES

PAY THE DOCTORS THEIR DUE AND STOP THE CHEAP POLITICS,MAHAMA.
IF MPS CAN BE PAID AS COLOSAL AS 50000 CEDIS AS RENT, THEN NO AMOUNT DEMANDED BY THE DOCTORS IS TOO BIG TO HANDLE. PAY THEM FOR US TO GET SERVICES
ghana 11 years ago

This is the problem in Ghana the MPS amd the government are in bed each sraching the back of each other. MP'S approve high wages for the exercutive and the exercutive approve all kinds of benefit for the paliamentarians.This ...
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This is the problem in Ghana the MPS amd the government are in bed each sraching the back of each other. MP'S approve high wages for the exercutive and the exercutive approve all kinds of benefit for the paliamentarians.This is corruption in the highest other. Money is only circulating at the top.As soon as your party is in government you become milloniar and billoniar.
AMA 11 years ago

Strrrrrrrrr, havent we already had enough of you guys? You can even decide not to come back, who cares, afterall you are murdering every sick person anyway.
Havent you already made everybody DNR in Ghana? Who has ever surviv ...
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Strrrrrrrrr, havent we already had enough of you guys? You can even decide not to come back, who cares, afterall you are murdering every sick person anyway.
Havent you already made everybody DNR in Ghana? Who has ever survived just by seeing you guys. Not too sure if its laziness or ignorance. JSS doctors.Maybe its better for you guys to stay at home,cos it doesnt make any difference, it doesnt change a thing.The only thing that will change is, govt gets to keep its money that is been wasted on you guys.
grrrrrrrrr.
JOE 11 years ago

THE GOOD GOD IS WATCHING YOU ALL. SHAME ON GMA FOR ANY LOSS LIFE

THE GOOD GOD IS WATCHING YOU ALL. SHAME ON GMA FOR ANY LOSS LIFE
Afrakuma 11 years ago

Shame on all amassing wealth beyond what their children's children's children will ever need to live on like kings and queens while the poor continue to suffer. I wish the doctors would not go on strike as the poor suffer th ...
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Shame on all amassing wealth beyond what their children's children's children will ever need to live on like kings and queens while the poor continue to suffer. I wish the doctors would not go on strike as the poor suffer the most. Most of all zi pray that the selfishness of ALL politicians in power come to an end for avid to raise
Afrakuma 11 years ago

Shame on all amassing the country's wealth for themselves beyond what their children's children's children will ever need to live on like kings and queens while the poor continue to suffer. I wish the doctors would not go on ...
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Shame on all amassing the country's wealth for themselves beyond what their children's children's children will ever need to live on like kings and queens while the poor continue to suffer. I wish the doctors would not go on strike as the poor suffer the most. Ghana needs strong institutions, not selfish leaders. Why do we continue to face such problems govt after Govt. Now power cuts and water shortages have been added to the mess! Let us stop talking politics and hold all we elect into power accountable for the smooth running of Ghana's affairs. visit the hospitals and see for yourselves the broken down equipment. Monies, laptops, 4x4s given away to buy votes could repair and equip hospitals. I am referring to all politicians so no one should dare attack me or label me, until like me you have had to rush a relative to a major hospital only to find that doctors do not have equipment needed to save lives. Doctors please continue to dialogue but have pity on the poor. We shall continue to pray for you all and the nation,
Opoosa 11 years ago

The article indicates that "According to the GMA President, the government must stick to the timeline the National Labour Commission" In a nutshell if the National labour Commission has made recommendations with a timeline th ...
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The article indicates that "According to the GMA President, the government must stick to the timeline the National Labour Commission" In a nutshell if the National labour Commission has made recommendations with a timeline then the Government has to fulfil its obligation as the NLC is an entity with Government representation as well as other stakeholders. The Doctors have the right to strike to ensure they are salary scale issue is addressed. It is unfortunate but it seems this has been dragging on for sometime.
KELISEVAN 11 years ago

ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS OF WATER & SEWERAGE, ELECTRICITY, HOSPITALS TO GO ON STRIKE SOON. WHO WILL FEEL IT MORE. IF YOU DONT LIKE THE PLACE OF WORK, PLEASE RESIGN AND GO WHERE YOU PLEASE.

ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS OF WATER & SEWERAGE, ELECTRICITY, HOSPITALS TO GO ON STRIKE SOON. WHO WILL FEEL IT MORE. IF YOU DONT LIKE THE PLACE OF WORK, PLEASE RESIGN AND GO WHERE YOU PLEASE.
Agbley 11 years ago

Governments must be careful in directing their attention and interest to paying of salaries across the country for public workers. Every worker in Ghana deserves a good pay, Doctors I am surprise are demanding for more pay, ...
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Governments must be careful in directing their attention and interest to paying of salaries across the country for public workers. Every worker in Ghana deserves a good pay, Doctors I am surprise are demanding for more pay, cleaners who clean their offices/consulting rooms before the consult should also ask for salary increment. Workers in Ghana are still paid as low as 400 Ghana Cedis, some take 70 Ghana Cedis home after paying loans contracted to pay other services. I know a messenger who takes home GH¢70.00 every month. How will this worker live, and Doctors can not sacrifice. Look at the MP's, greed is taking over in the country.
NYG 11 years ago

Doctors by the ethics and oath of their profession are to save lives. I very much understand their economic plight, but to punish a little girl who is suffering from malaria, or a grandmother suffering from pneumonia because ...
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Doctors by the ethics and oath of their profession are to save lives. I very much understand their economic plight, but to punish a little girl who is suffering from malaria, or a grandmother suffering from pneumonia because your salary is not adequate is a betrayal of trust. The young you refuse to treat today could easily be daughter's best friend at school. And the old lady you are refusing treatment could be your class one teacher... THINK ABOUT IT! Your case is with the government not the people.
Kojo K. 11 years ago

every doctor on strike is a potential MURDERER

every doctor on strike is a potential MURDERER
mallam obuasi 11 years ago

I said it, NANA ADDO all die be die has started, if he can not kill by the gun he will, by the use of doctors, just know that the old man up there is watching

I said it, NANA ADDO all die be die has started, if he can not kill by the gun he will, by the use of doctors, just know that the old man up there is watching
mallam obuasi 11 years ago

I said it, NANA ADDO all die be die has started, if he can not kill by the gun he will, by the use of doctors, just know that the old man up there is watching

I said it, NANA ADDO all die be die has started, if he can not kill by the gun he will, by the use of doctors, just know that the old man up there is watching
Abodraku Peace 11 years ago

So what at all has been the issue between the doctors and government that can be resolved? After huge dollar has been spent on campaign we turn arround and say no money? ABAN pay them some of the gargatuan cash from wayome

So what at all has been the issue between the doctors and government that can be resolved? After huge dollar has been spent on campaign we turn arround and say no money? ABAN pay them some of the gargatuan cash from wayome
Osei Yao 11 years ago

I HOPE ANGRY YOUNG MEN BESIEGE AND KICK THESE DOCTORS FROM THEIR BUNGALOWS AND BARRICADE THEM FROM OPERATING THEIR PRIVATE CLINICS. THE STRIKE DRIVES PEOPLE TO THE PRIVATE CLINICS WHERE THEY EXTORT MONEY FROM PATIENTS.

I HOPE ANGRY YOUNG MEN BESIEGE AND KICK THESE DOCTORS FROM THEIR BUNGALOWS AND BARRICADE THEM FROM OPERATING THEIR PRIVATE CLINICS. THE STRIKE DRIVES PEOPLE TO THE PRIVATE CLINICS WHERE THEY EXTORT MONEY FROM PATIENTS.
Anane 11 years ago

Yes ut us inhumane for the Doctors to strike (that is refusing serving the sick). I think human-beings, in this case the Doctors are forced to take this inhuman action, all because there are many politicians and some other gr ...
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Yes ut us inhumane for the Doctors to strike (that is refusing serving the sick). I think human-beings, in this case the Doctors are forced to take this inhuman action, all because there are many politicians and some other greedy citizen stealing from the coffers of country. Just imagine one man getting a fraudulent judgement money and many others stealing gold, oil, and many other funds of the country and the doctors getting peanuts or for that matter none conpensation for their services, what do you expect? Serious attention should be given to the corruption endemic in the country. Otherwise many other sectors will engage in strikes to cripple the country.
ABALO 11 years ago

These doctors usually have an overblown sense of their importance. Listen to the arrogant threat'worse is to come'
We need to recruit large numbers of high quality from Cuba and call their bluff. These Cuban dont come with ...
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These doctors usually have an overblown sense of their importance. Listen to the arrogant threat'worse is to come'
We need to recruit large numbers of high quality from Cuba and call their bluff. These Cuban dont come with an attitude problem.
In any case they should not be paid for the days of their strike. After some time they should even be sacked and forced from their bungalows.
DAGADOH,MANCHESTER,USA 11 years ago

There are no Doctors anymore,are there? At least,not many... I wonder if they still take the 'Hippocratic Oath'. I think what some take now is a 'Hypocritic Oath'instead...

There are no Doctors anymore,are there? At least,not many... I wonder if they still take the 'Hippocratic Oath'. I think what some take now is a 'Hypocritic Oath'instead...
Barima Yaw 11 years ago

true

true
Doctor Booni 11 years ago

I guess it is fair when these doctors go on strike for patients to die, that a doctor's life may end as well. The security personnel must protect these wicked doctors because that is how much the Ghanaian patients will take.

I guess it is fair when these doctors go on strike for patients to die, that a doctor's life may end as well. The security personnel must protect these wicked doctors because that is how much the Ghanaian patients will take.
Ghanaian 11 years ago

If as a doctor you can say this the GOD have mercy on us. why some of you negligently killed my father

If as a doctor you can say this the GOD have mercy on us. why some of you negligently killed my father
Whatever 11 years ago

Ghana has created monsters in these wayward doctors. We better start dealing strongly with these doctors by first withholding their salaries

Ghana has created monsters in these wayward doctors. We better start dealing strongly with these doctors by first withholding their salaries
Kusi Apau 11 years ago

The medical profession in Ghana has gone to the dogs!!! What makes these self-conceited bone heads believe they are entitled to anything they can conjure in their imagination? Is this what the Hippocrates' oath is all about? ...
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The medical profession in Ghana has gone to the dogs!!! What makes these self-conceited bone heads believe they are entitled to anything they can conjure in their imagination? Is this what the Hippocrates' oath is all about? After enjoying a
tuition-free higher education, this is how to give back to the nation, heh? The government should clamp down on these misfits!!!
Stupid 11 years ago

Don't by frozen product of Comigel, Findus, Verdi Bolognese. They are made of old horses meat. It's a big scandal in Europe

Don't by frozen product of Comigel, Findus, Verdi Bolognese. They are made of old horses meat. It's a big scandal in Europe
Anty Dumso 8 years ago

This govt gave money to wayome and forget the doctors.....Foolish govt indeed

This govt gave money to wayome and forget the doctors.....Foolish govt indeed
J K 8 years ago

The worst is awaiting you the leaders of GMA.

You better start packing outside the country. The NPP acid is still available on the market. We shall see who would need medical attention.

The worst is awaiting you the leaders of GMA.

You better start packing outside the country. The NPP acid is still available on the market. We shall see who would need medical attention.
Akyemafia 8 years ago

It is inky terrorists who disregard people's lives in achieving their ends. Sacrifice we the people for your money wicked doctor politicians. How

It is inky terrorists who disregard people's lives in achieving their ends. Sacrifice we the people for your money wicked doctor politicians. How

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