Saving Lives and Protecting People in Ghana and Boosting the COVID-19 Response LISTEN 9 HOURS AGO Health workers wearing personal protective gear at the Ga East District Hospital, working tirelessly day and night to save lives. Photo: Rodney Quarcoo, World Bank Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, the World Bank has contributed to Ghana’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Government managed to keep fatality rates low, specifically at 0.75 percent, as of March 4, 2021. The most vulnerable groups continued to receive essential health and nutrition services, despite the disruption in the first three months. According to a survey, Responding to COVID-19 in Africa: Using Data to Find a Balance - Part II, almost 90 percent of respondents reported that they were satisfied with the Government’s response.