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Vaccine for coronavirus
Source: GNA
Daniel Agbesi-Latsu, Kadjebi district director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged Ghanaians to dispel conspiracy theories and myths against the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country.
Agbesi-Latsu said that conspiracy theories should be treated with contempt, adding that they have no scientific proof.
He said the vaccine would contribute to the reduction of ill health and deaths from COVID-19 and would also improve the mental and psychosocial well-being of Ghanaians.
Addressing the parishioners of the Roman Catholic Church (RC) in Mempeasem in the Kadjebi district of the Oti region, Mr. Agbesi-Latsu said that the COVID-19 vaccine would also reduce disruptions in social and economic functions and the COVID-19 vaccine test for travel. .
He said the post-recovery effect from the pandemic was so dire and called on everyone to protect themselves against the disease.
Agbesi-Latsu said that there were reports of patients with prolonged symptoms such as cough, impotence, infertility, fainting, forgetfulness, shortness of breath, among others, such as post-COVID-19 syndrome and therefore urged everyone to get vaccinated.
He also advised them to adhere to COVID-19 preventive and safety protocols as vaccination would serve as additional protection against the pandemic.
Mr. Augustine Abofuah, the Mempeasem RC Church catechist, urged the congregation to get vaccinated as vaccines were safe, simple and effective tools to prevent disease.
He said the vaccine would help minimize the risk of complications for infected people, so everyone should participate.
The Commission also sensitized members of Menuso, Titiaka, Yadzo, Ahamansu and other communities about the pandemic and the deployment of COVID-19 vaccination.
