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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to disregard negative narratives about the efficacy and importance of COVID-19 vaccines by people deliberately throwing dust into the public’s eye. Dr Michael Rockson Adjei, the Ashanti Regional Deputy Director of Health Service in Charge of Public Health, said taking the…

 DHAKA, June 9, 2022 (BSS) - Considering the health sector as a priority, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today proposed

Guyana: On May 11, Nicolas Pron, UNICEF Representative to Guyana and Suriname, handed over two Solar Direct Drive Refrigerators to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony.

Preparatory work to outline production investment and determine regional vaccine needs backed by European Union; Expected EUR 175 million investment to

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reiterated calls on the populace Ghanaians to continuously adhere to the safety protocols of COVID-19 and get vaccinated. Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, the Programme Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), GHS, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said it appeared the…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has advised Ghanaians to minimise the risk of getting COVID-19 infection by adhering to the safety protocols despite the easing of the restrictions. Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, the Programme Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), GHS, speaking in an interview said it appeared Ghanaians’…

Ghana has so far administered close to 15.45 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with nearly 10 million persons benefiting from a vaccine, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has said. Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, the Programme Manager, Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), GHS, who made this known, said out of the 10…

Dr Waqar further stressed, "A healthy child was essential for a healthy society and this message should be conveyed to every nook and corner of the district".

A counselling support network is set to be established to improve the psychological well-being of survivors of COVID-19, persons with psychological disabilities and their caregivers. Madam Wendy Abby, a Technical Consultant, explained that the establishment of the network would help bridge gaps, address mental stress issues, and offer services and…

"[C]ontinuous and targeted social mobilization for HPV vaccine and engagement of community members is mandatory for the continued success of the program and demonstrates the value of a detailed communications and risk communications plan..."