If the government fails to stable the Ghana cedi, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned that it may demand that their salary be fixed to the US dollar.
Because of its inability to stop the record-breaking depreciation of the cedi and the rising cost of living, the administration has come under fire.
On Saturday, several Ghanaians demonstrated to call for the resignation of the President and Vice-President due to the country's ongoing economic difficulties.
Such a move, according to Dr. Titus Beyuo, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, will aid in halting the flight of medical professionals.
"Even if we are making less money in absolute terms, the real worth of our salary has decreased by nearly 50%, thus the government must work to stabilize the economy. We will therefore be forced to request that our salary and allowances be fixed at the dollar rate in future discussions if the government does not stabilize the economy in order to prevent their depreciation, he said.
The Association's President, Dr. Frank Serebour, stated at its 64th Annual General Conference in Bolgatanga, in the Upper East Region, that members need salaries that will help them manage the financial challenges brought on by the challenging economic conditions.
He thus asked the administration to address the serious issue as soon as possible.
"Let me give you this signal now. In our upcoming talks, GMA will adamantly press for the dollar to be pegged to the salaries of doctors and other health professionals if it is the only way to sustain our incomes.
"I am aware that automobiles are currently being built in the nation. However, the price of these cars is so high that our pay and the conditions of our health workers' services prevent us from affording them, he continued.