GHS & WHO LAUNCH VACCINE AIMS AT PREVENTING CHOLERA AMONG CHILDREN

The Ghana Health Service, and the World Health Organisation has together Launch Cholera Vassin for children from age 1 to age 5.

Dr. Frank John Lule, WHO Representative in Ghana, Said the vaccine from WHO is a timely contribution that complements the government efforts to eradicate cholera among children

He urges all stakeholders to continue providing support to help us contain this outbreak. We can achieve a lot if we work together.

Dr. John Lule urges all individuals in the affected districts to seize this opportunity and get vaccinated. Additionally, he advise the general public, particularly health care workers, to strictly adhere to the infection prevention and control measures outlined by the Ghana Health Service.

He entreated media personnel to join the fight against cholera and other public health emergencies.adding the medi should help combat misinformation by providing accurate information on prevention and response measures.

According to him,their organisation will continue to work alongside the Government of Ghana to respond to public health emergencies and support the country’s journey towards achieving universal health coverage.

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