The government of Ghana has received 249,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines from the UK government.
The vaccines, which were delivered on Wednesday [August 18, 2021] through the COVAX facility, was received at the Kotoka International Airport by a Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Mensah, a Representative of the UK High Commission, Mr. John Whittle & the UNICEF Representative and other partners.
According to UNICEF the donation is to “support the ongoing vaccination campaign.”
“The vaccines donated by the UK Government will further support the ongoing vaccination campaign.
“The Honorable Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Mensah, together with a Representative of the UK High Commission, Mr. John Whittle, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, UNICEF Representative, Chief Director of The Ministry of Health and EPI Manager received the vaccines at the Kotoka International Airport.
The vaccines will be transported to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for storage and subsequent use.
“The Honorable Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Mensah, together with a Representative of the UK High Commission, Mr. John Whittle, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, UNICEF Representative, Chief Director of The Ministry of Health and EPI Manager received the vaccines at the Kotoka International Airport.
“Let’s stay safe and continue observing hygiene protocols to overcome the pandemic. We’re all safe, when everyone is safe.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
