The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has observed with grave concern the increasing trend of confirmed cases for COVID-19 in Ghana and our national response to this pandemic.
In a statement copied to the press, the GMA said being fully consious of the threat posed by the pandemic, the disturbing trend of community spread and the obvious inadequate of capacity (logistics and human resource) of the nation's health system, call on His Excellency the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo to declare a Nationwide Lockdown with the exception of essential services with immediate effect.
"The Lockdown though not a comfortable decision for leadership and citizens alike, is a proven option backed by science and along with the other measures will ultimately be in our best interest," the stament said.
"We call on all Ghanaians to support such move in the national interest to save our nation from the devasting efects of this pandemic," it added.
68 Confirmed Cases
Ghana's COVID-19 cases has risen to 68.
This was after 11 more persons who were mandatorily quarantined by the government tested positive.
According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) as at the morning of 25 March 2020, a total of sixty-eight (68) cases including two (2) deaths have been confirmed.
Sixty-six (66) of these confirmed cases are being managed in isolation.
The sudden spike in case incidence is as a result of the mandatory quarantine and compulsory testing for all travelers entering Ghana, as directed by the president. Overall, 30 of the 68 cases have been reported in the general population with the remaining 38 cases among persons currently under mandatory quarantine.
As of 24 March, a total of 1,030 persons are under mandatory quarantine; samples from 863 of them have been tested and 38 confirmed positiv
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The President should not listen to them: they don't know what they are doing or talking about. People think the word "Lockdown" for an economy, is as simple as chewing a chewing stick (Twapiaa).
We may be justified to push for a lockdown but I don't think we are prepared nor have the strength to stand a lockdown as a Country. Now here is my little take about the lockdown. 1. We have a good number of citizens sleeping in front shops. What's the plan for them? 2. What's the plan for the kayaye and water seller who does this daily just so they can feed themselves and perhaps their families ? 3. Most people's salary dose not even last the month so savings is no where in that equation. Simply put nothing to fall on during lockdown. 4. There are a good number of houses too without place of convenience. Tenants rely on public place of convenience. What will be the plan for these people too?. How can we ensure the use of such places do not actually boost spread. 5. Is the Gov't adequately resourced to take on the challenges that hit even harder in the event of lockdown? I mean economic challenges. 6. Companies will not pay tax, economic activities will reduce drastically which means govt earnings will drop drastically Is the Gov't financial stable to manage in time like these? 7. A lot of companies once in lockdown will not pay their staff what is the plan for that ? Perhaps the lock down may rather worn the case for my motherland. Now why is the state( government) paying for those in quarantine paying those hotel bills etc. I think the state should stop caring for those in quarantine especially those passengers that are coming inn. They should be made pay for their hotel bills and stuff. N.K.A.
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You are more dangerous than the covid-19 we are grappling with and people like you should be shot on sight! Do you think covid-19 is like a commodity you can buy in a supermarket and keep in your purse to dispense at will? It just shows your level of naivity about the virus and you are a clear danger to public health and you must be quarantined immediately! Because of the anonymity of digital media anyone can just wake up with his half-treated high fever and begin to spew out garbage. They better change drugs for you before you run onto the streets by which time it woill be too late!
Please this warning is going to all Ghanaians . anyone who read this comment Should please help me to spread it to many Ghanaians and if possible to Authorities and the security to take Strong action about this. I am not a prophet or investigator but what ever God reveals to me is for real. The Lord reveals to my spirit that some very powerful and wicked leaders of NDC Political Party have gotten hold of the Corona virus from infected persons and Are doing everything possible to infect many people in Accra and Kumasi by way of conterminating food, drinks and fruits on the street and at some hospitals to cause fear and panic so that the whole nation will demand the government to extend the ban on public isolation So that the electoral commission can not proceeds with the new voters ID card or the will not be enough time to make the registration. Please I know people will insult me but I will advice people not Eat any cold food without heating the food to be very warm and if possible people should Avoid fruits in the Street for the time been and also they should not visit hospitals they are not sure of their safety. My Kindness advice to government is to lock down the country and ask every body to stay home and eat at home. Now the security should monitor the activities of the NDC corona virus team because not all of the team members but some among them are part of this evil plot . Am done lets he or she Who love his or her life share and take this warning serious or they can trust politicians and risk their life for their desperation of power.
I thought GMA will come up with the research findings based on the Association modelling evidence and based on that make recommendations to the Government through a meeting with the Health Minister. However, to my great regret, they are behaving like a political party or students Union. How can Ghanaians take the GMA seriously? My question is: Has the GMA got better information than experts (who are also GMA members) appointed by the Government? If so, GMA should make that available to the public for transparency purposes. British Medical Association did not drive policy decisions of UK government. It was driven by medical experts who have been appointed by UK government to advice the government. Do GMA know the consequences of premature decision to lockdown the country by the government? GMA has no clue.....and this is very very sad indeed. Decisions based on panic as being pushed by GMA will lead to a big disaster.
To the GMA members on the medical team , and all afflicted members . The team members ,frontliners that deal with this disease should be less than 50 years and also for this period . The government , should get 4 different accomodation setup for them . They should not go back to their homes after each day . Keep them in 4 different restricted area ,under strict monitor i
The issue of Corona virus is a conspiracy plan by the Chinese. They sprayed the virus in the air and its now everywhere that is why they quickly started spraying their cities and towns and are now not recording new cases and telling the world that their people are been cured. THIS IS A CONSPIRACY THEORY. Please, let's open our eyes and ears. The virus is in the air. That is why Health Authorities in Canada and US are saying "DON'T GO OUT" Ghana, let's spray our cities and towns and everywhere to kill the virus
Concert people, I guess you understands what you guys are advocating for?A nation where people walk three miles to access public toilet,teachers and nurses have not been paid for months and you're advocating for what America and China are doing. Look at their economy's first before you call for the so called lockdown. Ghana cannot survive 3 hours of lockdown.it will be disastrous than the Corona itself if Ghana goes that way.
GMA, HAS HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD. THIS IS LONG OVERDUE. GOVT AND PRIVATE SECTOR SHOULD ENDEAVOUR TO PAY THEIR STAFF BY FRIDAY 27TH AND DECLARE 1 MONTH LOCKDOWN(APRIL) WITH PAY AND COMMUTE IT AS ANNUAL LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS FOR 2020. THIS WILL HELP TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CONTACTS ESPECIALLY WITH WORKERS. MAY GOD HELPS TO OVERCOME.