- Ghana mortuary workers strike over poor conditions.
- Strike halts public mortuaries in Ashanti Region.
- Families stranded, unable to claim bodies.
- Workers vow to continue strike until demands met.
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana’s strike has severely impacted public mortuaries in the Ashanti Region, causing distress among families.
Families waiting to claim their relatives’ bodies at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital are among those affected.
A distraught family member expressed concern: “I’m worried about my mother’s body. We’ve been waiting for hours, unsure when we can take her home.”
The strike protests poor working conditions, inadequate salaries, and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for mortuary workers.
Ebenezer Esillifi, Ashanti Region Mortuary Workers Association President, vowed: “We won’t resume work until demands are met.”
Mortuary workers seek better conditions, improved salaries, and PPE to prevent disease contraction.
The strike has halted operations at government mortuaries in the region, causing a body backlog and straining the healthcare system.
The situation will worsen unless resolved soon. Families and healthcare professionals urge government intervention.
Immediate action is necessary to address mortuary workers’ concerns and alleviate the suffering of affected families.
