President Akufo-Addo has honoured 18 health professionals in the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region for their immense contributions to the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each of the awardees received a certificate of recognition signed by the President under the Presidential Awards.
The award, initiated by President Akufo-Addo to acknowledge the exceptional role of frontline health workers who dedicated themselves to their work and rendered invaluable services during the pandemic saw nurses, midwives, and doctors being acknowledged.
They were among the 19,557 nominees selected for the awards across the 16 Regions of the Country from the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Chief Executive of Obuasi East District, Faustina Amissah who presented the awards on behalf of President Akufo-Addo said the role of frontline workers especially health personnel during the COVID-19 outbreak should not be taken for granted.
She said the awards demonstrate government's appreciation for the dedication of the workers to duty during the pandemic.
“The resistance the health workers faced in even identifying affected persons to be isolated and locating isolation centres was a herculean task.
"I believe this will motivate the rest to also put in much effort to deliver quality healthcare to the people."
She reiterated that the outbreak of COVID-19 has taught Ghanaians how to prepare adequately for unforeseen contingencies including pandemics.
She was happy health workers in the district, trained and equipped with the skills on pandemic preparedness were up to the task.
She assured health workers of the assembly’s preparedness to support the health directorate.
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