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Ghana receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines

A brief ceremony is taking place at the Kotoka International Airport now to receive the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines

The first batch of coronavirus vaccines arrive at the Kotoka International Airport today, Wednesday, February 24.

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Ghana will thus become the 31st country in the world and the fifth in Africa – after Algeria, Guinea, Tunisia and Gabon – to take delivery of the vaccines.

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The country’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has also given emergency authorization for the use of Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines as well.

According to the statement, Health Minister-designate Kwaku Agyeman-Manu is leading government delegation to receive the consignment.

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A brief ceremony is taking place at the airport to receive the vaccines.

By: Ahiagah-Forgive /Sandcity Radio / Keta

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