NCCE AT WIAGA CHIEF PALACE
The National Commission for Civic Education in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region have sensitised the Waiga chief Nab Akanfebanyueta Asuik II and elders as well as community members on stigmatization of covid 19 patients.
The Regional Director Mr P.P Apaabey Baba who joined the staff at the district office paid a courtesy call on the Wiaga Chief and elders at his palace.
The regional Director appealed to the chief to help the commission by sensitising his elders and community members on stigmatization of Covid -19 patients.
Mr P.P. Apaabey, appealed to the chiefs and elders not to stigmatise those who have fallen victims to the disease.
He indicated that, no one takes upon himself or herself this sickness. He also mentioned that, the sickness has no regards for one's status in the society whether old or young, rich or poor, educated or not, we all are at risk of contracting the disease.
He added that, humanity is at risk of this virus, hence the need for all to come together to fight a good cause. "We are at our best when we suffer with those who suffer and rejoice with those who rejoice as well" he added.
The chief thanked the Regional Director and his staff for their efforts in educating Ghanaians on their rights and responsibilities under the 1992 constitution.
He assured the team of his support in sensitizing his elders and community members on stigmatization of Covid 19 patients.
The team also paid a call to the St. Lucus Hospital in Waiga where it interact with the medical superintendent and the administrator to show appreciation to our healthcare workers who have shown alot of commitment since the outbreak of novel coronavirus.
The District Director, Mr Jeffrey Adda, applauded the management and Staff of the hospital for the sacrifices they make every day in attending to the sick especially during this pandemic.
Mr Adda, added that their dedication, commitment and courage deserve our deepest gratitude and admiration.
The Medical Superintendent of the St Lucas hospital Dr. Isaac Awaaden Anyawen thanked the team for the concern showed to health workers. He indicated, it was the job of all health workers to save lives every day and especially during this pandemic.
Dr Anyawen said, he and his staff were committed at saving lives.
The team finally continued with street announcement through the principal streets and markets.
The community members were educated on the Covid -19 protocols and guidelines and the president’s directive on easing restrictions on public gathering.
DERRICK ABAKISI- NOIYENG RADIO.
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