Ghana is battling a second wave of COVID-19 infections, with average daily rate of infection now standing at seven hundred (700). As of January 27,
Ghana is set to receive approximately 965,000 doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, the COVAX interim distribution forecast shared by Gavi,
Claim: Imported nose masks are contaminated with COVID-19 Source: WhatsApp Forward Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A voice note circulating on WhatsApp falsely
As Ghana plans to deploy COVID-19 vaccines by March 2021, social media misinformation about the safety and efficacy of the vaccines is already threatening its
The more contagious new COVID-19 strain from South Africa has now been detected in Ghana. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
A letter from Ghana’s Health Ministry directed that walk-in requests for COVID-19 testing be done free of charge for Ghanaians (travellers exempted) using public health resources. But a day after the communique, the decision has been revised.
Claim: Older people are more vulnerable to covid-19 infections Verdict: True Researched by Sani Abdul-Rahman A discussion about the level of compliance with COVID-19
Claim: Ghana has not recorded cholera cases under President Akufo-Addo Source: Cecilia Abena Dapaah Verdict: False Researched by Sani Abdul-Rahman “We have increased access directly
Claim: Antimalarial drug is meant to kill Muslim kids Source: Unknown Verdict: False Researched by Sani Abdul-Rahman An audio clip that is being shared
A viral news report originally published by otecfmghana.com claims that about 50% of Ghanaian men are impotent. The claim, which is attributed to Consultant Urologist, Dr Samuel Amanamah has been republished by multiple online platforms but following further probe, the claim has been found to be false.
