Gov’t Under Pressure To Recruit More Biomedical Scientists

The Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (GABMLS) has  called on government to “as a matter of urgency” grant clearance for the recruitment of licenced medical laboratory science graduates before the year elapses. In a statement signed by the president, Ignatius N. A. Awinibuno and General Secretary, Michael Amo Omari, the GABMLS also called on … Read more

College of Physicians and Surgeons Creating ‘alien’ Job Titles

The Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (GABMLS) says it has observed that the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) is training doctors to for a medical title that is “alien” to the profession. The Association in a statement signed by its President Ignatius Awinibuno said, it believes the GCPS is “training physicians purposely … Read more

NLC Sues Government Pharmacists Over Strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has filed a suit at the Labour Division of the High Court seeking to compel striking members of the Government and Hospitals Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) to call off their strike. “We have filed a motion at the High Court, Labour Division, to get a court order to get them to … Read more

Biomedical Lab Scientists Call Off Strike

The Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (GAMBLS) has called off its one week old strike following what it described as fruitful consultation with stakeholders within the sector. The group was on strike demanding the immediate implementation of a national health laboratory policy by government before they return to work. “The national executive committee met … Read more