Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has commended Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his statement that has gone viral after his last address to the nation on COVID-19.

In his last address, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said his government knew how to “bring the economy back to life” but they don’t know how to “bring people back to life” so he was putting the safety of the people of Ghana first and then proceeded to issue instructions for a partial lockdown.

Thank you for sending such a powerful message to the world, my brother @NAkufoAddo, President of #Ghana. Together, for a healthier, safer, fairer world! Together against #COVID19! https://t.co/6R9qGep1Wo

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 29, 2020

The quote has since gone viral with many praising Ghana’s president for the power of his quote. It sums up the efforts of governments around the world who are battling with coronavirus and the economic repercussions of the disease.

The US has approved a $2 trillion stimulus package to revive the American economy which has received massive shocks since the first case of COVID-19 was reported on January 20, 2020.

Countries like France, Canada, and the United Kingdom are shelling out billions in efforts to contain the economic impact of the virus and protect people.