The Ghana Health Service says it is launching an administrative inquiry into the theft of some Covid-19 vaccines by three health professionals in the Greater Accra Region.
In a press release, GHS not only condemned the alleged act but also promised to ensure that appropriate sanctions are given to the culprits if found guilty.
"The Service condemns such alleged criminal act in no uncertain terms. An administrative inquiry is being instituted and appropriate sanctions shall be applied if they are found culpable.
“The Service commits to cooperate with the security agencies to unravel the circumstances leading to this illicit act,” the statement read.
This comes after National Security arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the stealing and sale of COVISHIELD vaccines belonging to the Government of Ghana.
A 37-year-old Disease Control Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Stephen Dzisenu, is said to have stolen 36 vials of COVIDSHIELD and a Disease Control Officer of the La Bawalashie Polyclinic, Lord Pabitey, now at large, also allegedly stole 26 vials of COVIDSHIELD.
Cosmos Allotey, a 42-year-old Occupational Health and Safety Officer, is said to have received the stolen COVIDSHIELD from Pabitey and Dzisenu.
Allotey allegedly administered the vaccines at a cost of GH¢200.00 per jab.
Joseph Knight Gaisie, a Project Assistant and a former Laboratory Technician at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital is also being held for abetment of crime.
The Service assured Ghanaians that the vaccines are not for sale adding that citizens should report anyone who attempts to sell them a vaccine.
“The Service once again assures the general public, that together with all stakeholders, we shall ensure that all persons eligible for the vaccine get it free of charge.”
Latest Stories
-
Oti Region records over 10 road accident deaths from January to September this year
1 minute -
Ecobank Ghana inaugurates ‘Ecobank Retirees Association’: A legacy of fellowship and service
7 minutes -
Optimal OMD appoints Taniya Mondal as MD
21 minutes -
Lekzy DeComic hailed for masterful emceeing at OB Amponsah’s comedy show
23 minutes -
Premier Care Hospital sparks joy with second annual nine lessons and carols night!
23 minutes -
OB Amponsah fills 4,000 capacity Bukom Boxing Arena with comedy special
28 minutes -
Bridging digital and human intellect: Africa’s Path from 4IR to 5IR
32 minutes -
How Newmont’s Learnership Programme empowered Dorcas Oppong to achieve her dreams
40 minutes -
Kenya’s Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support
46 minutes -
The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy
48 minutes -
PwC Ghana spreads festive cheer with inaugural Season of Smiles
52 minutes -
CETAG threatens indefinite strike from Dec 31 over government’s ‘broken promises’
60 minutes -
Excitement builds for ‘Beyond the Icons’: A celebration of African legends’ Art and Photo Exhibition
1 hour -
Academic City granted Presidential Charter
1 hour -
Suspected ‘witchdoctors’ arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s president
1 hour