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Former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof Titus Beyuo, has raised concerns over the association’s decision not to participate in the nationwide strike by organised labour, set for October 10, to demand urgent action against illegal mining.
Speaking on the Joy News AM Show on Wednesday, October 9, Prof Beyuo criticized the decision-making process, calling it “disturbing and irregular.” He explained that such decisions are typically made during formal in-person or virtual council meetings, rather than through individual phone calls to council members, as was reportedly done in this case.
“The way through which the decision was made by the president and council is disturbing, it looks irregular,” Prof Beyuo remarked.
On October 8, the GMA announced it would not be joining the strike but expressed solidarity with the cause. The association’s president, Dr. Frank Serebour, signed a statement urging members to continue providing medical services without interruption, despite acknowledging the need to combat galamsey.
Prof Beyuo questioned this decision, highlighting that the GMA had previously focused on the devastating health effects of illegal mining during its annual general conference. He stressed that the health risks posed by galamsey should be a priority for the GMA, describing the withdrawal from the strike as “conflicting with the association’s initial stance.”
“If any group should be more concerned about the health impacts of galamsey, it should be the GMA,” he added.
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“Prof Titus Beyuo calls out the GMA for its decision not to join the nationwide strike against illegal mining, citing concerns over the decision-making process and the health impacts of galamsey. #StopGalamseyNow #PublicHealth”
Story By: Baffour/Pinkfmonlinegh.com
