The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed disappointment in the total disregard for the Covid-19 protocol during the funeral of the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie aka Sir John.
A statement issued by the GMA said: “This mass gathering of people with complete disregard for physical distancing and limited use of face masks occurred in the wake of a caution by the World Health Organization (WHO) to some African countries to prepare for what appears to be a new surge in COVID-19 cases in Africa.
The GMA was therefore shocked to observe that a nation like ours struggling to vaccinate its population will permit such a potential super spreader event to take place and be attended by top government functionaries including HE the President and the Vice President of the Republic. “
“The GMA condemns such activities that violate our protocols and has the tendency to reverse all gains made in our fight against COVID-19,” the statement said.
It further asked for a probe to be conducted and all persons found culpable punished.
“We call on the law enforcement agencies to investigate and deal with the organizers of this and any similar events to serve as a deterrent to others who intend to endanger the public health of our nation. We call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to act without fear or favor in this regard.”
Read the full statement below
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
