Ghana ready to adopt COVID-19 vaccine — Dr Nsiah-Asare

November 24, 2020 The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said the country is ready to adopt COVID-19 vaccines. However, only vaccines that have been tested in manufacturing...

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Local pharma makers pursue COVID-19 vaccine deals

November 24, 2020 … seek gov’t support to accelerate process The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) has begun moves to pursue the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines for onward...

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Having COVID-19 vaccines surest exit strategy

November 24, 2020 The world is sighing with relief at the announcement of the successful trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Through a partnership between Pfizer and BioNtech as well as Moderna, the announcement is...

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Moderna: COVID-19 vaccine shows nearly 95% protection

November 18, 2020 A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows. The results come hot on the heels of similar results from Pfizer, and add to...

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Coronavirus: EU sees vaccinations in months, Russia gives high marks to its vaccine

November 12, 2020 The first anti-Covid vaccinations could be available in the European Union early next year, the bloc’s health agency said Wednesday, as Russian developers reported initial test...

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World Bank Group supports Ghana’s COVID-19 fight with extra $130 million

November 12, 2020 This additional financing will support Ghana to scale up its efforts to mitigate the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and to safely reopen its economy. The World Bank Board of Executive...

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COVID-19 vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally – IATA

September 11, 2020 Shipping a coronavirus vaccine around the world will be the “largest transport challenge ever”, according to the airline industry. The equivalent of 8,000 Boeing 747s will be needed,...

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More countries engaging in coronavirus vaccine facility – WHO

August 26, 2020 The World Health (WHO) Organization says 172 countries are currently engaging with the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility, the largest and most diverse COVID-19 vaccine portfolio in...

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