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

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Boateng announced plans to streamline the vaccination process, allowing eligible individuals to receive their shots at any health facility. This initiative aims to bolster immunity against COVID-19, particularly with 40% of the targeted population still awaiting full vaccination.Expressing concern over the relatively low vaccination rate in the region, Dr.

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Boateng urged residents to embrace the vaccines and discard misconceptions, emphasizing their life-saving potential. He cited data indicating a significant decline in COVID-19 cases from 18 in 2023 to just two in 2024, detected through surveillance efforts.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.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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