GENEVA, Switzerland.
Tedros Adhanom the World Health Organization Director-General has commended the impressive progress in Rwanda’s fight against #Covid-19 pandemic which he links to ‘Strong Leadership’.
“Rwanda’s progress is
due to a similar combination (as New Zealand) of strong leadership, universal
health coverage, well-supported health workers and clear public health
communications,” said Tedros.
He made the remarks on
Monday during a regular #Covid-19 briefing in Geneva, Switzerland.
By Monday Rwanda had
reported 2,140 confirmed #Covid-19 infections and 7 deaths, according to its
health ministry.
According to Tedros,
Rwanda’s move to avail free testing for all citizens had played a major role in
its efforts to eliminate the virus from its borders.
“All testing and
treatment for #Covid-19 is free in Rwanda, so there are no financial barriers
to people getting tested,” he said.
The WHO boss also said
in Rwanda, when people test positive for the virus, they’re isolated and health
workers then visit every potential contact and test them also.
“Getting the basics
right provides a clear picture of where the virus is and the necessary targeted
actions to suppress transmission and save lives,” Tedros noted.
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