The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for an urgent meeting with the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, over the continued suspension of the Vehicle Importation Tax Waiver for medical doctors and dentists in the public sector.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, and signed by its President, Dr. Frank Serebour, and General Secretary, Dr. Richard Selormey, the GMA expressed concern over the prolonged delay in implementing the waiver.
The policy was part of the Conditions of Service agreement signed on March 27, 2024, and was expected to take effect in July 2024.
According to the association, some members who imported vehicles under the agreement have been unable to clear them at the port due to the suspension, leaving them at risk of confiscation.
On February 20, 2025, the GMA wrote to the Minister of Health, drawing attention to the difficulties and calling for urgent intervention, particularly for doctors whose vehicles remain stranded at the port.
Despite engagements with various stakeholders and assurances from authorities, the GMA noted that there had been no progress in reinstating the waiver or releasing the vehicles.
The GMA further announced that it would hold an emergency meeting after the engagement with the minister to determine the next steps and communicate the outcome to its members.
