Ghana president Akufo-Addo has been asked to drop his handkerchief and resort to the use of tissue as the deadly coronavirus spreads.
“Our president still uses handkerchief, he should put the handkerchief away and use a tissue, that is what the WHO recommends.
“As the leader of the nation he must set the right example so the people can follow,” a senior medical doctor Dr Thomas Anaba told Accra-based Starr FM.
Also, as Ghana gears up for its 63rd Independence Day anniversary, the former boss of the Ridge Hospital is asking for the cancellation of the event.
“Let us cancel the independence day celebration because it is a risk for spreading the virus. Such a move will show the Ghanaian people how serious the President is taking this fight.
“Cancelling the celebration will be a strong message to the people that we serious about preventing an outbreak. The President should set the right example by taking such measures, he should show more leadership in these matters,” Dr. Anaba said.
However, reacting to the call, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service says it is “very safe” for the President to go ahead with the celebration at Kumasi on Friday.
Ghana will observe its 63rd Independence Day Anniversary tomorrow Friday, March 6. The celebration will be marked with a national event attended by the President in Kumasi in the Ashanti region.
Source: Daily Mail GH
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