COVID-19: Don’t lift ban on public gatherings – GMA orders Akufo-Addo

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has cautioned President Akufo-Addo ahead of a possible Presidential address today, Sunday, May 10, 2020 not to lift the ban on public gatherings.

The GMA in a press release dated Saturday, May 9, 2020, among other things urged the government to sustain the ban on public gatherings.

“His Excellency the President of the Republic should not lift the ban on social gatherings for religious activities, schools, marriage ceremonies, funerals etc.”

GMA in its statement also urged government to ensure that “our international borders…remain closed for now”.

The Ghana Medical Association further urged the government to ensure the prompt and continuous distribution of personal protective kits to workers in the various health institutions across the country.

“Government must ensure the prompt and continuous distribution of PPE’s to all health workers at their various institutions (or places of work) at all times. This will guarantee the safety of all health workers as they continue to render care to patients,” GMA added in the statement.

Read below the full statement: