MoH receives 2.9m more COVID-19 vaccine doses from USA, Denmark

December 9, 2021 The governments of the United States of America and Denmark have supported the national vaccination programme against COVID-19 with additional 2.9 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson...

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COVID-19: US donates 1.2million Moderna vaccines to Ghana

September 6, 2021 More than 1.2 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States arrived in Ghana on Saturday morning. US Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan, Deputy Minister of Health,...

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KIA COVID-19 testing system up to standard – GHS

August 5, 2021 The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the COVID-19 testing system at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) meets all international standards. It said aside from regular monitoring by the...

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COVID-19: Disregard claims suggesting Sputnik-V, AstraZeneca vaccines are ineffective against Indian strain

June 24, 2021 The Ministry of Health (MoH) has debunked viral claims that Sputnik-V and AstraZeneca vaccines are not effective against the deadly Indian strain of COVID-19, which is reported to have been...

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WHO gives GH¢2m in assorted equipment to MoH

April 12, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has presented assorted intensive care equipment valued at GH¢2,132,000 to Ghana. The donation is the latest by the United Nations to the country through...

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Netherlands Ambassador lauds gov’ts COVID-19 management

March 19, 2021 The Netherlands government has commended the Akufo-Addo administration for its forthrightness in dealing with the pandemic since its outbreak in the country. The Ambassador of the Kingdom...

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Ghana records two new variants of COVID-19

March 19, 2021 Two new variants of COVID-19 has been identified in Ghana. The new variants were found by the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) through a sequencing it...

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Government to introduce 1% Covid-19 Health Levy – Mensah Bonsu

March 15, 2021 The Caretaker Minister for Finance, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu says the government will be introducing a Covid-19 Health Levy of 1% on VAT, Flat Rate Scheme (VFRS), and 1% on National Health...

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COVID-19 vaccination: Government to construct 14 treatment centres to manage medical waste

March 10, 2021 Government has indicated that it in talks with private investors for the establishment of 14 treatment centres nationwide for the proper disposal of medical waste in the country. The move...

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Only Ministry of Health can import COVID-19 vaccines – FDA reiterates after seizure of fake vaccines in South Africa

March 10, 2021 The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reiterated that COVID-19 vaccines can only be imported into the country by the Ministry of Health. The FDA in an alert issued today cautioned the...

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