Health Ministry supports Okyeame Kwame’s campaign on hepatitis in Ho
The Ministry of Health has given the Okyeame Kwame Foundation the thumbs up for their contribution towards the fight against Hepatitis B in Ghana and has pledged to support to the foundation.
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For the last seven years, the Okyeame Kwame Foundation has embarked on a free Hepatitis B screening and vaccination exercise across the country.
The foundation has screened about 6000 people and vaccinated a majority of people.
Speaking during a visit by Okyeame Kwame to his office, the Minister of Health, Mr Alex Segbefia endorsed the programme.
He urged residents of Ho to make themselves available for the screening and vaccination on July 28
“ Okyeame Kwame is apt to be commended for his relentless effort towards the fight against Hepatitis B in Ghana. Let us all support. Visit any health facility to know your status and get vaccinated. I will like to urge the media to use their network to promote hepatitis and the world hepatitis Day celebration. Remember your health is our concern,” the Minister said.
This year’s screening and vaccination exercise is scheduled to take place in Ho, on July 28, 2016 at the premises of Ghana Post Ho.
The event is made possible by the partnership of MDS Lancet Laboratories, a world class diagnostic center in Ghana, Kekeli Radio in Ho, CSS Pharmacy in New York and the Theobald foundation.
