Tag: Vaccines
I’m Concerned About The Shortage Of Childhood Vaccines – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says he is worried about the current shortage of some childhood vaccines. He said the shortage if not addressed immediately will affect negatively Ghana’s Childhood Immunisation Programme. According to him, the shortage is due to the concentration of the Covid-19 fight. Delivery the 2023 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday, March 8, …
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Why Celebrate Independence Day When There Are No Vaccines? – Mahama Quizzes Government
Former president John Mahama has questioned the need for celebrating 66 years of Independence when Ghana is currently experiencing a vaccine shortage for the immunisation of newborns. According to him, not only has the celebration become a “party Jamboree” but there was also no need to fund this year’s celebration in the face of current …
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Cancel Independence Day, Use Funds To Solve Babies’ Vaccines Shortage – Dr Anaba Tells Government
Executive Director of the African Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba is baffled by the fact that the government is embarking on celebratory activities while babies are under threat due to a vaccine shortage. The drastic shortage of vaccines that are meant to be administered to children at infancy to protect …
No Vaccines: Lives Of Newborns At Risk As GHs72m Released To Health Ministry Remain Unaccounted For
Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu – Minister for Health Three essential vaccines against childhood killer diseases are lacking in hospitals nationwide, putting the lives of babies at risk. Some GH¢72 million reportedly released to the Ministry of Health for the purchase of these essential vaccines for babies cannot be accounted for. This is despite the confirmation by …
Minister Of Health Should Have Been Shown The Exit By Now – SEND Ghana On Child Immunization Vaccines Shortage
Deputy Country Director of SEND Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Ayifah, says it is about time the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, is shown the door. According to him, the Minister’s management and handling of the child immunization vaccine situation, reminiscent of his handling of the Covid-19 expenditure, has been terrible and as a result the lives …
Reasons For Child Immunization Vaccines Shortage Untenable – Mintah Ankandoh
Photo: A nurse administering a malaria vaccine to a child to mark the beginning of the expanded immunisation programme Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the reasons proffered by Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service officials for the shortage of child immunization vaccines in the country are untenable. …
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Mothers, Keep Your Babies Closer – Nurse Cautions As Vaccines Run Out
President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, has cautioned mothers against passing on their newborn babies to relatives and visitors. According to her, in the face of an acute shortage of essential vaccines for babies in the country, parents, mothers, have to be extra cautious not to expose their babies to …
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