Ghana has lost another top surgeon to deadly coronavirus wreaking havoc globally.

The surgeon, Dr. Richard Kisser who is with the Trust Hospital succumbed to the virus on Thursday.

In a statement signed by the Public Relations Office, sighted by thespectatoronline.com it noted that “We regret to inform all staff of the passing of our consultant surgeon, Dr Richard Kisser.

“The sad event occurred on Thursday 2nd of July 2020 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), where he was receiving treatment for COV1D-19 complications. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the Trust Hospital said.

Professor Jacob Plange-Rhule, the Rector of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Medical Superintendent of the Kwadaso SDA Hospital in Kumasi, Dr Harry Owusu Boateng among other Health Professionals have died of COVID-19.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme