Henry Malm tells Ghanaians: Avoid my unpleasant COVID-19 experience

Henry Herbert Malm, head of communication and sustainability at Unilever Ghana, is advising the public to strictly adhere to all safety protocols to avoid contracting COVID-19.

The former TV3 news anchor and communication manager at Standard Chartered Bank noted the caution is timely following the harrowing experience he went through after contracting the viral disease.

“While I give thanks and express appreciation, I’d like to say to all that COVID-19 is real and we all need to protect ourselves and others from contracting it. You should do the very best you can to avoid my experience. It’s not a pleasant one,” Malm posted on Facebook.

Malm practically pleaded with Ghanaians to respect the safety protocols to reduce the increasing number of cases being recorded.

“Let’s wash our hands regularly with soap under running water, use alcohol-based sanitizers, wear nose mask and avoid crowded areas. They are life-saving measures,” he added.

Below is the full unedited post:

My Appreciation…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus…Philippians 4:6-7

I choose these words from scripture to express my appreciation, thoughts and conviction for what the good Lord did for me, delivering me from the deadly clutch of COVID-19. 5 nights I spent at the emergency ward of the Nyaho Medical Center, and i came face – to- face with the reality of fighting for one’s life. God saved me, and i give thanks to him eternally.

To the medical team that attended to me, I am eternally grateful for the level of professionalism you exhibited. You were dedicated and passionate about your job, and even more refreshing, you were friendly. To the doctors, nurses and those committed gentlemen who ensured that i had constant supply of oxygen, i say God bless you. You worked day and night to monitor my progress and that made a difference. Good team you have there. Thanks loads!!!
To my help meet, Miriam, (Genesis 2:18) you were extremely supportive. You did not let me down!! God bless you and continue to put smiles on your face, always.
A special thanks to you, Mr. George Owusu-Ansah, MD of Unilever Ghana. You ensured that i had all the support i needed including placing personal calls to check on me and to assure me of your prayers and well wishes.

Thanks boss, i am grateful. To Dr. Sarkodie and the rest of the Leadership team, i say thanks to you as well for your support, constant prayers and well wishes. To my Line Manager, Dayo; my Africa Director, Dougie Brew; and my Corporate Affairs colleagues, the outpour of love and well wishes from you has been a blessing to my family and myself. Thank you. Thanks!!!
My siblings, friends and loved ones continue to pray for and support me in diverse ways. I owe them a lot…God bless you.

While i give thanks and express appreciation, i’d like to say to all that COVID-19 is real and we all need to protect ourselves and others from contracting it. You should do the very best you can to avoid my experience. It’s not a pleasant one.

Let’s wash our hands regularly with soap under running water, use alcohol-based sanitizers, wear nose mask and avoid crowded areas. They are life saving measures.
Thanks.

Case update

At least 696 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) taking the country’s active cases to 6, 086.

This takes Ghana’s total confirmed cases to 69,255.

Seven more individuals have passed on increasing the death toll to 440 since the last update, reports the official GHS website. Health officials have recorded 62, 729 recoveries.

Regional active cases

Greater Accra Region – 40,734
Ashanti Region – 12,511
Western Region – 3,730
Eastern Region – 2,953
Central Region – 2,363
Volta Region – 991
Bono East Region – 837
Northern Region – 753
Upper East Region – 742
Western North Region – 712
Bono Region – 680
Ahafo Region – 551
Oti Region – 246
Upper West Region – 220
Savannah Region – 63
North East Region – 32

Fred Dzakpata

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