The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) is calling on the government and policymakers to ensure that Covid-19 vaccines are not only available but accessible and administered in a convenient and orderly manner.
It said “Immunizers should communicate in a language that is convenient to the local communities, provide services promptly and respect the beliefs and culture of the people. A boost in the appeal of immunization services is a vote for vaccine acceptance.”
PSGH President, Pharm. Samuel Kow Donkoh said in a statement that “There is no evidence yet available that current vaccines do not work or are not effective against the Omicron variant, and vaccines remain critical to reducing severe disease and death”.
“Pharmacists in Ghana realize that concerns about safety, side effects, and effectiveness are widespread—and observed among many people.
The Ministry of Health has declared December Vaccination Month to ensure the implementation of a mandatory vaccination policy from January next year.
The policy for mandatory vaccination has started with selected groups of people and patrons of selected events.
Ghana Health Service has announced the receipt of about 12,324,710 doses of vaccines, with 5,451,291 of the population receiving at least one jab as of November 27, this year, representing at least 21 percent of the targeted population for reaching herd immunity.
Source: brytnewsroom.com/Kofi Atakora
