The Central Regional Director of Health, Dr Akosua Owusu-Sarpong, has stated that the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause erectile dysfunction among males.
Giving an assurance to persons who will be taking the vaccine, Dr Owusu-Sarpong said men should be rest assured that the vaccines would not cause erectile problems.
At the launch of the vaccination in the Central Region in Cape Coast last Monday, Dr Owusu-Sarpong said there had been documented evidence of the vaccine s safety and efficacy, adding that it had the ability to generate appropriate immune response to fight the virus.
She said there were, however, some known side effects that did not affect everyone, such as fever and feeling unwell for about one or two days after which it dissipated.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDS) have called on the government and stakeholders to develop responsive policies to create an integrated society with equal opportunities for all vulnerable persons.
Mr Albert Acquah, Youth Leader of PWDs in the Assin South District, said persons with disabilities were neglected and denied support in the public sector, which should rather empower them to live dignified lives.
He made the call at a day’s capacity building workshop organized by the National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC), with funds from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The workshop brought together 60 disability youth group leaders in six districts to deliberate on gender equality and sexual and gender-based violence in the Region.
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Teenage pregnancy and motherhood is a global problem. The educational difficulties of adolescents who experience pregnancy are enormous. Pregnant adolescents are a population at risk for dropout and have been found to complete fewer years of education than peers.
Pregnant girls’ social experience in school may be a factor in their likelihood to persist, as social integration is thought to buffer dropout risk.
Each year, more than sixteen million teenage girls around the world give birth. The majority of teenage mothers are found in low and middle-income countries (WHO, 2016).