Chairperson of the Covid-19 National Trust Fund Board of Trustees, Sophia Akuffo says the Fund has so far received an amount of ¢34 million in donations.

According to her, these donations were received from corporate and private bodies towards the fight against the coronavirus.

She made this disclosure when the Fund donated an ambulance and some medical supplies to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Covid-19 Care Team to be used by health workers across the country.

Addressing a gathering at the Ga East Municipal Assembly, the retired Chief Justice assured donors and the public that monies donated towards the fight will be used judiciously in a transparent manner.

“Today marks two weeks since the board was sworn into office by the President and the board is overwhelmed by the numerous contributions made to the Trust Fund.

"The board is committed to its mandate and will ensure the transparent use of monies and every resource received for specific purposes. Today, Ghana Health Service is benefiting first from the fund.

"The items include various sanitary and health appliances needed to facilitate the care of persons affected by the virus.

"We expect that the items received will be allocated speedily to institutions engaged in the combat of the disease. As we accumulate more gifts in kind, we will make them available.

"From time to time, the monies that we have received will be used to purchase relevant items and things brought to our attention by the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health.”

Receiving the items on behalf of the facility, Head of the Covid-19 Management Team, Dr. Ali Samba commended the fund for its timely donation.

“We are very grateful for this kind gesture. We know about Covid-19 and because it is an infectious disease, the consumables move so fast.

"No matter how many items you have, you still need more and as the President said, everybody must be part of the effort to defeat the disease; both public and private institutions.

"This is the biggest treatment centre and we are very excited about the ambulance because its arrival is timely," he said.