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Ghana Likely to Get Next Batch of Vaccines in August – Health Minister


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June 17, 2021 at 10:49 AM

The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, say his outfit is working around the clock to help Ghana get its next vaccines around August 2021.

His reaction follows concerns over the country's decision to secure over three million Sputnik-V vaccines at a cost of 19 dollars through a middleman.

Speaking to Citi News, Mr Agyeman-Manu raised concerns on the need for Ghanaians to observe safety protocols as the country awaits the next batch of vaccines.

"We are waiting for vaccines. The agreement I signed, if they give me an indication that tomorrow morning come to the airport and collect your vaccines, we will go. Other than that, the earlier time we have an indication to get vaccines would be in August."

He also indicated the government is still aggressive on its quest to manufacture vaccines locally, adding that some companies have shown commitment to that course.

"We have factories that were preparing themselves to produce vaccines and they have sent proposals to the government's committee on the COVID-19 response team and things are progressing", Mr. Agyeman-Manu said.

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