The Central Regional Health Promotion Manager, Matthew Ahwireng, has expressed concern over the low uptake of vaccines in parts of the region.
According to him, some individuals continue to reject vaccination efforts due to misinformation and misperceptions, particularly relating to the commercial determinants of health.
He explained that such refusals are often influenced by incorrect beliefs, especially among parents, and stressed that, "No individual has the right to deny a child vaccination." Mr.
Ahwireng therefore urged the general public, particularly residents of deprived communities, to adhere to public health laws and support vaccination initiatives. "I wonder why people always forget that public health law exists," Mr.
