The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed worry over the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health facilities across the country in the fight against the novel Coronavirus.
It follows the confirmation that about 13 members of the group who are medical doctors have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ashanti Regional Divisional Chairman of the GMA, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo who spoke on Eyewitness News said aside from the doctors, other health practitioners have also been infected with the virus.
According to Dr. Baidoo, although there are other risks of exposure, the association is faced with an all-time high challenge of inadequate PPE due to what he says has been identified as an improper mode of distribution which is endangering their lives.
While applauding the government’s effort in the acquisition of the protective kits, he pleaded with authorities and other benevolent institutions making available such items to involve the Association in their distribution processes to ensure equitable and efficient use of the PPE.
Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government has enabled significant domestic production and supply of protective equipment to health workers as they wage war on COVID-19.
He praised frontline workers for their dedication and called on Ghanaians to adhere to the health protocols to protect their lives and others.
The total number of Coronavirus case count in Ghana has shot up to 1,550. The number of recoveries stands at 155 with the death toll of the novel disease rising to 11.
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
