University of Cape Coast has taken the decision to temporarily close its hospital starting today, January 19, 2024, due to the ongoing strike led by senior staff.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) initiated a nationwide strike in protest against the government’s persistent neglect of their welfare.
The Association highlighted the government’s failure to meet their demands for the payment of the two-tier pension and overtime allowances over an extended period.
This strike has had a widespread impact, leading to the cessation of various services, including healthcare, administration, and security, ultimately resulting in the closure of the University’s hospital from today onward.
In response to the situation, the University’s Communication team has advised students to seek care for minor conditions at their respective hall infirmaries during this period. For more severe conditions, students are directed to the school student’s clinic near the Sam Jonah Library.
The clinic is scheduled to operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, excluding weekends. Additionally, the ongoing medical examination for fresh students has been temporarily halted until further notice.
