The Regional Director of Health Services,Dr. Fred Adomako Boateng, has dismissed rumors suggesting that COVID-19 vaccines could lead to impotence in men and infertility in women, stressing that such claims lack scientific credibility.

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He emphasized the importance of dispelling myths surrounding the vaccines and encouraged those who have not yet been vaccinated to do so.

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Dr. Boateng announced plans to streamline the vaccination process, allowing eligible individuals to receive their shots at any health facility.

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This initiative aims to bolster immunity against COVID-19, particularly with 40% of the targeted population still awaiting full vaccination.

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Expressing concern over the relatively low vaccination rate in the region, Dr. Boateng urged residents to embrace the vaccines and discard misconceptions, emphasizing their life-saving potential.

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He cited data indicating a significant decline in COVID-19 cases from 18 in 2023 to just two in 2024, detected through surveillance efforts.

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The primary goal, Dr. Boateng emphasized, is to encourage unvaccinated individuals to avail themselves of vaccination services at their convenience.

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He cited examples of vaccinated Ghanaians who did not experience the alleged side effects of infertility or impotence, urging others to follow suit.

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Furthermore, Dr. Boateng highlighted the significance of African Vaccination Week, observed annually during the last week of April, in conjunction with World Immunization Week.

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This event aims to prioritize immunization on national and regional agendas through advocacy and collaborative partnerships, facilitating the delivery of vital lifesaving interventions alongside vaccination efforts.

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