Tag Archives: COVID-19 vaccine

Akufo-Addo, Bawumia take first jab of Covid-19 vaccine

President Akufo-Addo and the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo have received the first dose of the initial consignment of COVID-19 vaccines which arrived in the country on Wednesday, February 24. The move to have the President and the first lady take the first jab of the vaccine is to assure Ghanaians that the vaccines are safe. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu ...

Read More »

Africa to get 220 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that once a Covid-19 vaccine is approved, Africa will get at least 220 million initial doses. The first batch will prioritise front-line healthcare workers and vulnerable groups, according to the WHO Africa Program Area Manager Richard Mihigo. He said distribution will be based on the population of each country. Mr Mihigo said all ...

Read More »