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CORONAVIRUS: Ghana Medical Association Records 4 Death , 150 Others Infected
Jul 5, 2020
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reportedly lost four of its members to the deadly 
Coronavirus.
This was made known in a statement by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the GMA.
“The first of our fallen colleague was Prof Jacob Plange-Rhule (Consultant Physician and former Rector Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons) who has, subsequently been buried.”
Specialist Pediatrician and Medical Superintendent at the SDA Hospital, Kwadaso, in the Ashanti Region, Dr Harry Boateng; retired Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Emmanuel Twagireyesu, and Consultant Surgeon at the Trust Hospital in Accra, Dr Richard Kisser all lost their lives to the deadly virus.
These fallen heroes have contributed immensely to the medical profession and their untimely demise constitutes a big loss to the fraternity.” The statement said
 They also disclosed  150 other members who have been infected.
, “over 150 medical doctors and dentists have been infected with SARS-COV-2 since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.”
In view of the unfortunate increasing trend of infections among health workers, all members are encouraged to strictly observe all Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols that we all know very well and stay safe as we battle this pandemic together. Members should consciously ensure their safety at all times in the care of all patients regardless of the point of care.”
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