President John Dramani Mahama says Ebola is a problem that belongs to the world because it is a disease that knows no boundaries.
Ebola has claimed nearly three thousand lives in an outbreak which according to experts is the worst of its kind in recorded history.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York Thursday,President Mahama who is also the head of the Economic Community of West African States narrated how devastating the disease has been on communities in affected countries.
In calling for a global action against Ebola Mr.Mahama said the disease is not just a West African problem.
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Meanwhile President Mahama says he is impressed with government’s economic programs and policies aimed at rescuing Ghana’s ailing economy.
The president made the remarks addressing the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. The country’s macroeconomic indicators have been rocky over the past year. This has compelled government to take a couple of measures including opting for an IMF bailout program.
President Mahama indicated that though the measures remain “work in progress”, the economy is seeing positive signs of recovery. He is optimistic the nation will soon be out of the woods.
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