The Pharm D House Officers of 2022 have refuted claims made by Dr. Amoakoh, Campaign team member of the New Patriotic Party that, they have received all outstanding allowances.
The Group says, it is untrue as government still owes them.
“We clarify that, contrary to these statements, we have not received our unpaid allowances or any other form of compensation for our completed housemanship”.
According to a statement, the funds they are due to receive are not discretionary allowances but essential, legally
mandated compensation akin to a salary.
The statement indicated that, these payments are earned through the
rigorous, full-time professional duties undertaken in service to the healthcare system across Ghana, providing critical roles in medication therapy management, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and antimicrobial stewardship, among
others.
“Our work, directly supporting patient outcomes and public health, has been conducted under the same commitments and responsibilities held by medical doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in similar training roles”.
“The non-payment of these due amounts has placed undue financial strain on us, leading to economic hardship and emotional distress”, the statement added.
The Pharm D House Officers of 2022 have therefore called on the Ministry of Health to release the funds, urging government representatives to refrain from misrepresenting the issue and instead acknowledge the need for swift resolution.
Read full statement below