Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye There is currently no case of COVID-19 infection on admission says the Ghana Health Service (GHS). “In the last two months, 12 out of the 16 regions
US Gives Ghana $24.7m For COVID-19 Vaccination
Janean Davis making the announcement The United States (US) government has announced a $24.7 million funding to augment the country’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts nationwide. The funding, provided through the United
COVID-19 Wahala: Nana Opens Borders, No Nose Masks, Testing At KIA
President Akufo-Addo TWO YEARS after the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic killing over 6 million people, President Akufo-Addo has finally lifted some of the restrictions put in place
Ghana Signs Covid-19 Vaccine Protection Deal February
President Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana is set to sign an agreement with the German government to commence the production of COVID-19 vaccines locally. President Akufo-Addo said the agreement is expected to
Covid-19 Mortality Could Be High Among African children – AFREhealth Study
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have released a study that shows possible high rates of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ghana’s Vaccine Manufacturing Deal To Be Signed In February
President Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana’s quest to manufacture its own vaccines will soon see the light of day, as President Akufo-Addo expects to sign the necessary documentation by February 16, 2022.
GHS Reviews De-isolation Period Downwards
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reviewed the de-isolation period for Covid-19 patients from the initial 14 days to 7 days after testing positive. “All patients on
Pregnant Women To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has given clearance for pregnant women who are unvaccinated to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as it moves to increase its vaccine coverage and help drive
GHS Records 7 More Covid-19 Deaths
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded seven more deaths related to Covid-19, pushing the death toll to 1,343. According to the latest management update by the GHS, active cases
11 Doctors Petition Akufo-Addo Over Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out
Some concerned doctors have asked President Akufo-Addo to halt the nationwide administration of the Covid-19 vaccines. In a petition to the President, the 11 doctors who describe themselves as ‘Concerned
France Scientists Detect New Covid-19 Variant
Scientists in France have discovered another Covid-19 variant a few months after South African Scientists detected the Omicron variant. The discovery of the new variant, named B.1.640.2, was announced in
284,377 People Vaccinated In Northern Region- NR GHS
Dr. Hilarious A.K Abiwu The Deputy Director of Public Health Directorate in the Northern Region, Dr. Hilarious A.K Abiwu, has revealed that 284,377 people have so far been vaccinated representing
GHS Receives Vaccine Cold Chain Vehicles
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has taken delivery of 10 Ultra-low Cold Chain Vaccine Transportation Vehicles to facilitate the rapid distribution of vaccines nationwide, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. Minister of