Editorial
Make vaccination outlets visible
Dear Editor,
COVID-19 protocols have been eased and the wearing of nose masks is no longer mandatory, as President Akufo-Addo indicated in his last situational address to the nation.
While at it, he encouraged citizens to avail themselves of vaccination for Ghana to attain the 20 million target by July 2022, as the existing number of vaccinated persons was somewhat unsatisfactory.
Apart from apathy on the part of some Ghanaians, I believe limited information on where citizens could voluntarily go and take COVID-19 jab also accounts for the low figure recorded.
It is against this backdrop that I suggest the Ghana Health Service should consider a ‘mobile or door-to-door’ vaccination programme to enable more people take the jab, just as it does to polio vaccination for children.
Following increased public education on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, I believe many Ghanaians are now willing to take the vaccine; therefore, health authorities must make the vaccination outlets more visible to the public.
Although I may not be too conversant with operations in the health sector, I believe it would not be out of place for the authorities to send mobile vaccination vans to communities or establish more centres closer to residents so they could conveniently take the jab, and in the long run help the country attain its intended vaccination target.
James Gakpo,
Tema, Community 4.
Dear Editor,
THE Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that most Senior High Schools (SHSs) will return to the single-track system by this month.
For many students and parents, this feels like a relief. But before we move on, we must take a moment to reflect.
The double-track system helped thousands of students get into schools. It gave hope to families who couldn’t afford private education. But it also came with challenges.
Some students had shorter terms, others had longer breaks. Teachers were stretched, and learning felt rushed. Many students felt left behind not because they didn’t try, but because the system didn’t give them enough time.
Now that we’re returning to single-track, let’s make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. We need more classrooms, better planning, and support for teachers.
Education is not just about getting into school. It’s about feeling safe and supported. Let’s build a system that gives every child a real chance.
Beatrice Princess Kpeglah,
Dansoman
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Dear Editor
As it is critical for preserving our surroundings, there is the urgent need for increased awareness and action to protect Ghana’s environment and resources.
Ghana’s forest reserves, vast savannas and scenic coastlines serve as homes and habitats to a wide range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species.
Our vegetation and rich soil deposits provide the nation with food, plants and animal resources, which ensures food availability and accessibility for the population.
However, the country’s environment is facing numerous threats including deforestation, overexploitation, pollution, etc.
The importance of environmental conservation cannot be overstated; our natural resources are the backbone of our economy, playing a vital role in driving the country’s economic growth and development.
It is therefore critical that we take actions to protect them for our future generations.
There is the need for collective action to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Environmentalists, various organizations and private individuals must come on board to promote environmental conservation, through tree planting exercises, clean-up campaigns, and resource conservation practices.
These efforts, when carried out effectively, would create a long-lasting impact in protecting and conserving the country’s environment.
The Ghanaian government should also implement policies and conduct regular programmes aimed at promoting environmental conservation.
By Theresa Tsetse Dzifa,
Bubiashie
