The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the government to not relent on its quest to achieving head immunization in Ghana.
Dr. Titus Beyuo, the General Secretary of GMA stated that government should intensify Covid-19 education and encourage Ghanaians to get vaccinated.
Speaking to Citinews, he stated that the number of Covid-19 active cases are on the rise, hence it is essential to be vaccinated and adhere to the Covid-19 safety protocols to avert the spread of the virus.
 “There must be educational campaigns as the cases begin to rise to get people to volunteer to take the vaccines. At least, people have received the vaccines for well over a year and nothing has happened to them. That should give enough confidence to be vaccinated now.â€Â
His comment follows a revelation by the Ghana Health Service indicating that COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, with Greater Accra recording the highest cases.Â
The GHS in its latest report, revealed that the case count has started going up, with 370 active cases and a record of 62 new cases as of June 2, 2022.
The total confirmed cases are 161,795, with 159,980 recoveries/discharge, and 1,445 deaths.
The current surge of Covid-19 in the country, according to the Director of Public Health at the GHS, Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe, is testament that the virus still persists, thus, the citizenry should not let down their guard and observe the safety protocols.
“COVID is not over yet. The public should not have that misconception unless the World Health Organization declares it over.â€
Dr Aseidu-Bekoe indicated that less than 10% of Ghanaians have been vaccinated.
He fears Ghanaians stand at risk should there be another wave of the virus.
Meanwhile, GHS has revealed that it is going to intensify its campaign to get more people vaccinated in the coming days.
“There will be one this week, between the 8th and 12th, and another between the 23rd and 27th of this month.â€
Source: The Independent Ghana