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More strains are coming and we need multiple jabs, we don’t need one type of vaccine like AstraZeneca and say that it’s good for all, that is how the vaccine works but it’s likely to reduce the severity of the ailments if it’s due to the Delta strain”.
“But I just want to put things in the right perspective that both units are communicating but I think the point we need to understand is that what Prof.
Awandare said was that: look, the vaccines that are coming are strain specific, so what AstraZeneca will do probably for the UK strain might not be as effective as the Delta strain.
He said “as for what the committee knows, I will say that the Ministry ofHealth, GhanaHealthService are not forthcoming to briefHealthCommittee members on this vaccine issues which was one of the advice that we gave them that: once a while, come to the committee, brief us because we represent the people so that we can be abreast of the vaccine issues.
Dr Sandaare said the two ministries have a lot to do in terms of informing them on vaccine issues in the country which has necessitated the leadership of theHealthCommittee to summon them before parliament to answer the pertinent questions concerning COVID-19 vaccines in the country..
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