Milo Marathon Postponed Over Ebola
The 28th edition of the Accra Milo Marathon has been
postponed indefinitely as part of efforts to combat the spread of Ebola
virus in the country.
According to organisers, the competition which was due to be staged on Saturday, 20th September in Accra has been suspended following a directive by the Foreign Ministry for all “international meetings to be suspended for the next three months.”
The decision to postpone the prestigious marathon event was made by the organisers, the Dansoman Keep Fit Club, in consultation with other relevant stakeholders including key sponsor Nestle Ghana.
The annual competition which brings together hundreds of competitions from the country and beyond has been held on 27 occasions since 1987 in Accra.
Typically, the competition starts at Nungua Barrier and ends at the Dansoman Keep Fit Club in Dansoman. Apart from the athletes, a lot of security officers, medical personnel, media and spectators are involved in the general organisation of the competition.
According to WHO, the disease is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people, and severely ill patients require intensive supportive care.
According to organisers, the competition which was due to be staged on Saturday, 20th September in Accra has been suspended following a directive by the Foreign Ministry for all “international meetings to be suspended for the next three months.”
The decision to postpone the prestigious marathon event was made by the organisers, the Dansoman Keep Fit Club, in consultation with other relevant stakeholders including key sponsor Nestle Ghana.
The annual competition which brings together hundreds of competitions from the country and beyond has been held on 27 occasions since 1987 in Accra.
Typically, the competition starts at Nungua Barrier and ends at the Dansoman Keep Fit Club in Dansoman. Apart from the athletes, a lot of security officers, medical personnel, media and spectators are involved in the general organisation of the competition.
According to WHO, the disease is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people, and severely ill patients require intensive supportive care.
Posts
Leave a Comment