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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) and the Ghana Private Newspaper Publishers Association (PRINPAG) urge journalists to use their platforms to educate on the need to participate in Covid-19 vaccination exercise.
Ghana, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, received 600,000 AstraZeneca / Oxford vaccines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid doubts about the efficacy of vaccines and a series of conspiracy theories circulating, many Ghanaians have decided not to receive injections of the vaccine.
In a joint press release, GJA, GIBA and PRINPAG have asked their members to use their platforms to change the negative perception about the covid-19 vaccine.
“With the vaccination exercise soon to begin, we are convinced that having accurate information about the exercise with the exact confidence of the public is the sure way to ensure the success of the program.
“In that regard, the three Media Associations urge journalists and media companies to help inform and educate the public about the benefits and advantages of getting vaccinated to ensure they take the opportunity to stay safe from COVID-19.” , read in parts of the joint press release.
He adds: “We urge all journalists and media outlets to continue to emphasize the need to adhere to WHO safety protocols of wearing nasal masks, ensuring social distancing, avoiding crowds, and washing hands frequently with soap and running water”.
Journalists have also been asked to continue to emphasize strict adherence to WHO-approved safety protocols as the sure way to protect yourself from the deadly disease.
Meanwhile, GJA, GIBA and PRINPAG will collaborate with the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Information to implement a series of educational activities to equip the media with appropriate information to enhance their work of informing and educating the public. .
Read the full statement below:
