The Akatsi South Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr George Nyarko has expressed satisfaction at the Covid-19 vaccination exercise for the first target group in the Municipality.
The first phase of the exercise, which started on Thursday is targeting over 707 health workers in the Municipality.
Dr Nyarko, who participated during the first day of the five-day exercise, explained to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) he expected all health service providers within his jurisdiction to go in for the vaccine adding, "this vaccine is safe, so we must send the good signal to our people by taking it to clear all misconceptions regarding the vaccine."
He said 40 health facilities including; the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) related facilities would be taking part during the period.
Dr Nyarko also explained that two teams had been formed by his outfit to oversee the exercise, with each team vaccinating not less than 70 persons a day.
"We are recording over 50 people already and more would be taking the jab before close of business today," he added.
Mr Joshua Makiwi, the Municipal Disease Control Officer in an interaction with the GNA, advised all members from the health sector to actively get involved in the exercise with the hope that "Covid-19 will be a thing of the past and life will be normal soon."
He appealed to the public to keep adhering to the safety protocols.
The exercise, which will be rolled out in all the 18 Districts of the Volta region, would cover health workers in all Public Facilities, CHAG Institutions, Health Training Institutions, Allied Health Facilities and Private For-Profit Facilities.The five-day exercise is expected to end on Monday March 29.
Latest Stories
-
Today’s front pages: Thursday, April 25, 2024
4 mins -
We’ll not engage in opaque and obscure deals when elected – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
30 mins -
Energy and Finance Ministries must provide funding to fix energy challenges – IES
37 mins -
Reintroduce Fiscal Responsibility Act to tackle election budget overrun – Osafo Marfo
38 mins -
Prioritise transparency, avoid suppressing the truth – Opoku-Agyemang advises EC
44 mins -
In times of setbacks, I won’t say I was only the driver’s mate – Naana Jane assures Mahama
45 mins -
Joselyn Dumas opens up on why single mothers struggle to find partners
48 mins -
Three damaged ECG pylons result in power outage for 9 Shama communities
50 mins -
Dual citizens eligible for Chief Justice, Chief Director, other positions – Supreme Court rules
2 hours -
SIGA urges increased financial support for SOEs
2 hours -
Akufo-Addo vows to enhance Ghana’s power supply
2 hours -
19 steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast
5 hours -
8th Ghana CEO Summit launched with focus on AI transformation, economic diversification
5 hours -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not been given a fair appraisal – Ablakwa
5 hours -
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Keta and Anloga districts, residents count their losses
5 hours