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Ghana and Africa to receive $23bn from IMF to purchase vaccines
Ghana and other African countries will receive $23 billion, out of $650 billion Special Drawing Rights from the International Monetary…
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Ghana begins Sanofi, Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 trial in July
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is beginning Phase 3 clinical trial of Sanofi and Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccines in Kintampo, Navrongo and…
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COVID-19: Six Delta variants detected at KIA, none found in-country
Six Delta variants of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) have been detected from all samples taken between April and June 2021…
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WHO warns poor countries do not have enough vaccine supplies
The World Health Organisation has warned that more than half of poorer nations receiving doses via the Covax sharing programme…
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AstraZeneca and Sputnik-V vaccines are effective against COVID-19 delta variant – GHS
The Ghana Health Service has reacted to reports that the highly contagious strain of COVID-19 Delta variant has been detected…
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Covid-19: Deadly Indian strain detected in Ghana – Sputnik V, AstraZeneca vaccines not effective against it
The most contagious Covid-19 variant, originating from India, has been recorded in Ghana. Head of the West Africa Center for…
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Russia blames rising Covid cases on lack of vaccinations
Russia’s government has blamed a surge in COVID-19 cases on reluctance among Russians to have vaccinations. It comes amid concerns…
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WHO: 1 in 100 deaths is by suicide
Over 700 000 people lose their life to suicide every year says a new study by the UN’s health agency.…
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Pope will bring together scientists and religious leaders to address climate change
The Vatican, together with the UK and Italy, current G7 and G20 presidents, have invited religious leaders and scientists from…
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New blood bank for Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Telecommunications giant, MTN has handed over a blood donation centre and bank to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH). The…
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