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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is asking the government to strictly implement covid-19 preventive measures.
GMA made the call in a statement dated May 9, 2020, and jointly signed by its president, Dr. Patrick Ankobea and the Secretary General, Dr. Justice Yankson.
The call came as Ghana’s confirmed cases of coronavirus increased from 4,012 to 4,263 and deaths rose from 18 to 22.
“The Covid-19 pandemic is real, it is here with us in Ghana, and it remains a major threat to the health of all people living in the country,” the statement said.
“Failure to adhere to Covid-19 preventive measures at this point in our collective fight against the disease has enormous potential to erode any gains made so far. This also has a propensity to increase the spread of the disease, “he says.
He warned that President Nana Akufo-Addo should not lift the ban on social gatherings for religious activities, schools, marriage ceremonies, funerals, among others.
“Our international borders should also remain closed for now,” he said.
He urged the government to ensure the rapid and continuous distribution of PPE to all health workers in its various institutions.
— Daily guide
