Ghana Health Service Leadership Tours Health Centers, Emphasizing COVID-19 Vaccination and Child Health
Ghana Health Service leadership's tour of health centers in the Ga East Municipal Assembly, focusing on COVID-19 vaccination and child health initiatives.
Members of the national leadership of the Ghana Health Service have embarked on a significant tour across health centers within the Ga East Municipal Assembly, focusing on key initiatives such as the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and the promotion of child health and immunization services.
The campaign, strategically aligned with both the child health promotion week and African Vaccination Week, aims to elevate community awareness, bolster vaccination coverage, and foster healthy practices among residents.
Led by the esteemed Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the tour enlisted the participation of a dedicated team comprising health officials and community leaders. Their itinerary included several crucial vaccination sites, among them the Taifa Burkina Outreach, the Abokobi Health Centre, and the Church of Pentecost Agbogba outreach point, ensuring equitable vaccine access for all eligible individuals.
Throughout the inspection, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye engaged with parents, caregivers, and healthcare workers, emphasizing the significance of routine immunizations, proper nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures for children.
In an interview, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye elaborated on the tour's objectives, emphasizing the assessment of welfare services provided by child health facilities, including essential elements such as weighing, growth assessment, vaccinations, and maternal education and counseling.
Regarding the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye underscored the aim to fully vaccinate 20.7 million individuals, equivalent to the target population. Encouragingly, current statistics reveal that 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, with 71 percent having received at least one dose. Dr. Kuma-Aboagye also addressed concerns about underutilization of child health records books, which contain vital information about children's health and development.
To combat vaccine hesitancy, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye emphasized ongoing efforts to communicate the safety and efficacy of vaccines. He highlighted the deployment of vaccination teams to reach individuals in diverse communities, stressing the importance of accessibility in vaccine uptake.
Dr. Kuma-Aboagye commended the dedication of healthcare workers and assured continued support from the Ghana Health Service to enhance their capacity and resources.
Additionally, Dr. Michael Adjabeng, representing the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed commitment to collaborating with partners like UNICEF to support the government in ensuring comprehensive COVID vaccination and child welfare services. Dr. Adjabeng applauded the timely delivery and quality of care provided during the African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, expressing confidence in the country's ongoing efforts to protect against the virus.
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