Papa Owusu Ankomah recovers from COVID-19

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has recovered from the novel coronavirus.

In a statement announcing his recovery, the diplomat described his recovery as a blessing from the “horrific effects” of COVID-19.

In April 2020, Papa Owusu Ankomah was infected with the virus. A statement released at the time announcing his COVID-19 status said he was stable and responding to treatment. It was reported the diplomat was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a hospital.

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But in a statement, the Diplomat said he is now fully recovered describing it as a “difficult moment of recovery”.

“I am reaching out to you today as the world fights a significant battle against the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).  As most of you are aware, I tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the Royal Free Hospital, London, in April 2020. I count myself blessed to be counted among the living today based on my recovery from the horrific effects of the virus.”

He also expressed his profound gratitude to the government of Ghana and President Akufo-Addo for their support during his recovery process.

“I extend my deepest gratitude to the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who continued to show compassion during those difficult times.

“I am also humbled to know that I can count on the continued support of the Minister for Foreign Affairs 86 Regional Integration of Ghana, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (MP), in many ways, particularly for the direction she gave to the High Commission to manage matters.”

“I am grateful to all for the prayers and well wishes to me, my family, and staff of the High Commission during the difficult moment of recovery. Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude and I am fortunate to know that I have the concern of each and every one of you,” he added.

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President Akufo-Addo in one of his televised COVID-19 broadcast wished the diplomat a speedy recovery.

Several diplomats and government appointees also took to social media to wish Mr. Owusu Ankomah a speedy recovery after it was announced he had contracted the virus.

One of such is former British High Commissioner to Ghana and Director of COVID-19 Operations at the UK’s Foreign Office, Jon Benjamin.