Patients? Alliance of Ghana in Engagement (PAGE), a non-governmental organisation joined the world to mark Patient Solidarity Day.
It used the day as a pivot for Ghanaians to continue keeping the Ebola viral disease at bay and totally eradicating cholera.
Patient Solidarity Day is observed every December 6with Patients and organizations from around the world standing together to call for universal health coverage under the theme: One voice, United, Universal.
A statement signed by Mr Isaac Amponsah said Patient Solidarity Day was launched in Ghana on October 30, 2013, simultaneously with other African countries under the umbrella of the International Alliance of Patients? Organisations.
The statement said the threat of Ebola in West Africa and the recent cholera -outbreak in Ghana exposes that communities are at high risk.
“PAGE therefore is emphasising the need to keep our surroundings clean, eat hot food and observe proper hand washing practice to avoid the two diseases and other communicable diseases.”
PAGE also urged Government to sustain the effort of maintaining an effective health system that is ready to combat any outbreak of the Ebola disease.
It said patients are among key affected populations in every society and must be remembered at all times. Health workers and health professionals must provide an enabling environment for smooth dialogue where the Patient Charter is upheld.
Budgetary allocations towards Primary Health Care and health infrastructure must be released on time and the designs of health infrastructure must be disability friendly.
PAGE reminded health workers that the patient?s involvement is an intricate part of healthcare and needs professionalism at all times and wished all Ghanaians a healthy Patient Solidarity Day and good health in the years to come.
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