The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has partnered with a strong security force from the United States of America to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The GAF in a statement indicated that it will deploy one state of the art level II field hospital handed over by the US Ambassador to Ghana, to better serve the people of Ghana.

The mobile hospital, according to GAF, will be stationed in the Greater Accra area as part of the Government of Ghana’s COVID-19 response.

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan noted: “Now more than ever, the United States is pleased to work together with the government, armed forces, and people of Ghana. This mobile hospital will directly serve those most in need. I also echo His Excellency President Akufo-Addo’s call for all Ghanaians and residents of Ghana to stay home as much as possible at this time, as one of the most effective ways to combat the pandemic and ‘flatten the curve.’ Together, we will emerge from this stronger and more united".

Read the full statement below.