The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike over what it describes as the unjust dismissal of the Head of Laboratory Services at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

In a notice dated May 5, 2026, and addressed to institutions including the Office of the President, the Ministry of Health, and the National Labour Commission, the union indicated that the industrial action will take effect on Tuesday, May 12, if the issue remains unresolved.

MELPWU said the decision follows what it termed the unilateral removal of a Medical Laboratory Scientist who had been duly appointed to the role, contrary to earlier agreements reached with stakeholders.

According to the union, the appointment was made in line with resolutions from a high-level meeting convened by the Ministry of Health on February 3, 2026—an agreement that led to the suspension of an earlier planned strike.

However, the union alleges that management of Korle Bu ignored those resolutions by reassigning the appointee and replacing them with a physician, a move it says violates established professional structures and prior commitments reported to the labour regulator.

MELPWU warned that the development threatens industrial peace and could disrupt healthcare delivery if not addressed urgently.

Among its demands, the union is calling for the immediate reinstatement of the affected Medical Laboratory Scientist, the creation of a clearly defined leadership framework for laboratory services, and the establishment of an independent regulatory council for the profession.

The union is also demanding strict adherence to the February 2026 agreement and has called for the removal of key hospital officials, including Board Chairman Titus Beyuo, Chief Executive Officer Y.S. Adam, and Director of Medical Affairs Frank Owusu-Sekyere, citing concerns over bias and conflict of interest.

MELPWU, however, says it remains open to dialogue within the notice period in a bid to resolve the impasse and avoid disruptions to critical health services.