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
Ghana Bans Flights From Three Countries
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has placed a ban on flights arriving from Israel, South Korea, and Malta commencing Monday, December 20. The travel
Needle-free Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Begins
A new needle-free Covid-19 vaccine trial has begun to protect against future variants. The vaccine, administered through a jet of air, was developed by Cambridge University Professor and Chief Executive
1,255 Covid-19 Deaths Recorded
President Akufo-Addo has announced that a total of 1,255 people have lost their lives to Covid-19 since the country recorded its first cases in March 2020. “We have, sadly, had
Gov’t Allocates €20m for National Vaccine Institute
The government has set aside €20 million for the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute, President Akufo-Addo has said. The amount would be allocated from the €82.5 million facility approved
Airlines to Pay $3,500 for Each Unvaccinated Passenger – Akufo Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that airlines will be fined $3,500 for each passenger who arrives at the Kotoka International Airport without being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. President Akufo-Addo in
Less than 7m Vaccine Doses Administered – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed worry over the low public patronage of the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination exercise. According to President Akufo-Addo only 6,420,973 doses out of the 17.7 million available