Vaccines have saved several lives – Dr. Charity Binka
By Peter Agengre “Vaccination is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, as it prevents the costs associated with treating and caring for people who fall sick. When we were children had it not been because of the vaccines most of us would not have been alive today.” These were the words of […]
Government urged to invest adequately in securing vaccines to eradicate polio
While significant progress has been made in the fight against polio, there are still challenges that demand attention and action. As the World observes Polio Day with the theme “Make Polio History,” the Defence Against AIDS Poverty and Underdevelopment {DAAPU} and its key partner NIYEL West Africa, says it is an opportunity to reaffirm commitment […]
Pfizer channels resources to vaccine development to address vaccine inequalities
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong. Vaccines have been the world’s most cost effective and safe public health intervention that has saved over a billion lives the world over. Though there are misconceptions about vaccines, vaccines have undoubtedly and successfully helped to eradicate, eliminate, and manage many deadly infectious diseases. Smallpox has been eradicated and polio is […]
Sputnik V: Minority in Parliament initiates moves to have Kwaku Agyeman-Manu removed from Office
The Minority in Parliament has initiated a process to get the Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang-Manu removed from office. Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has written a memorandum to the Speaker notifying him of his intention to move a motion of censure on the Health Minister. The motion which is accompanied by the signatures of […]
President Akufo Addo to hold talks with Pfizer for more vaccines, as he departs for Germany on Monday
By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo will from Monday, August 22, 2021 pay a State visit to Germany at the invitation of Chancellor Angela Merkel. The visit will strengthen and deepen bilateral and economic relations between the two countries. Addressing the Presidential Press Corps at its Inaugural Jubilee House Press Briefing, Director of Communications at the […]
