The University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences has announced the suspension of the withdrawal of teaching activities by its clinical faculty, effective immediately. This decision follows a series of negotiations mediated by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to address long-standing grievances raised by the faculty.

The clinical faculty had initially suspended their teaching activities on February 27, 2025, in response to the University management's delay in addressing a petition submitted over a year ago. Despite multiple attempts by the University to resolve the issue, a lasting solution remained elusive until GTEC intervened.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a crucial meeting was held involving the Vice Chancellor of UCC, select management members, the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, and representatives of the clinical faculty. The meeting, facilitated by GTEC, resulted in the following key resolutions:

1. Promotion of Eligible Faculty Members: The University will promote clinical faculty members who are Fellows and eligible for the rank of full professor, pending policy directives from GTEC.
2. Policy Review Committee: GTEC will establish a committee to examine the policy implications and the overall framework for promotion requirements at the Medical School, aiming to address the issue comprehensively.
3. Resumption of Academic Activities: The clinical faculty was advised to immediately call off their strike to allow normal academic work to resume.

In response to these resolutions, the clinical faculty convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and agreed to suspend their withdrawal of teaching activities with immediate effect.

In a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their efforts in resolving the impasse. He also assured that the faculty remains committed to delivering quality education and training to medical students.

The University of Cape Coast has thanked GTEC for its timely intervention and reiterated its commitment to addressing the concerns of its staff to ensure a harmonious academic environment.