The Minority in Parliament says that some deaths have occurred as a result of a scarcity of certain childhood immunizations.
According to Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minority Health Spokesperson, five children died from measles owing to a shortage of immunizations.
Both President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu have officially disputed rumours that some children have died as a result of vaccination shortages.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on the other hand, feels the government is withholding the information.
“The President and the Minister responsible for Health made a statement that we haven’t recorded any fatality. That is false. We have recorded about five fatalities. I don’t want to believe that government wants to deliberately withhold the information from the public.”
Many sections of the nation have recently experienced vaccine shortages, despite assurances by the National Health Insurance Administration that approximately GH70 million had been set aside for vaccine procurement.
The situation deteriorated after major health institutions in most regions turned away nursing women owing to an insufficient supply of immunizations against measles, polio, and tetanus.
Nevertheless, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported receiving a shipment of pediatric immunizations over the weekend, urging caregivers to refrain from rushing to hospitals for the vaccines.
According to the GHS, the Ministry of Health has made appropriate plans for the supply of vaccinations to endure the remainder of the year and beyond.
According to GHS, the vaccinations include BCG, OPV, and Measles, as well as associated equipment such as needles, syringes, and safety boxes.
Children’s vaccinations will begin today, Monday, March 13, 2023.
During a media interview, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, asked all parents to vaccinate their children.
He pleaded with caregivers not to rush to hospitals for immunizations.
“By Monday morning, there will be a vaccine available for those who need it. The doses that are available are enough for at least six weeks across the country. So, by Monday, we will start vaccinating all.”
