Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye

Childhood Vaccines Free, Not For Sale – GHS Cautions Public

Childhood Vaccines Free, Not For Sale – GHS Cautions Public

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reminded the general public that all children who missed out on their scheduled vaccination are still eligible per the national vaccination policy. This follows the arrival of some childhood vaccines which had been in shortage into the country. A statement issued by the GHS and signed by its Director-General, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, announcing the delivery of some childhood vaccines that have been in short supply in the country for some time now, said: “Regional cold vans have been deployed with consignments to their various regional cold rooms for onward delivery to the districts and facilities from Monday,…
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Stay Safe In This Flu, Harmattan Season – Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye

Stay Safe In This Flu, Harmattan Season – Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye

The Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has cautioned Ghanaians to stay safe and protect themselves from COVID-19 this Harmattan season. He stated that some countries in the west and China have seen a seasonal increase in COVID-19 cases because they are also in the season when the virus spreads easily: winter, as is Ghana during the Harmattan season. The Director General noted that the current case as of January 2, 2022, stood at 22 active cases of mild symptoms, which is a significant increase from the 9 active cases that were recorded in December…
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PHOTOS: Korea Prime Minister Awards GHS Boss

PHOTOS: Korea Prime Minister Awards GHS Boss

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has received the Korean Prime Minister's citation. The citation is in recognition of and appreciation for his outstanding contributions to the National and Social Development of the Republic of Korea through the International Development Cooperation. It was handed to him on 25th November 2022, by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Han Duck-soo in Korea. Presenting the citation, the Prime Minister said it is to directly identify and reward professionals who play integral roles in the implementation of development projects that brings about social change. This recognition…
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