Quack Doctors, superstitions and prophets causing harm in Hepatitis B awareness creation- Dr. Asomma Kubire
Sunday, July 31, 2022
The Medical Doctor at Somacas Medical Centre, Dr. Asomma Kubire says quack doctors, pastors and superstition is affecting the campaign against hepatitis B vaccinations in Ghana most especially the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region.
Dr Asomma Kubire was speaking at a screening exercise organized by Somacas Medical Centre in Kpassa. The exercise according to the organisers is meant to also commemorate this year’s World Hepatitis B-day, which is celebrated worldwide on July 28.
The Doctor has expressed worry over the mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B which is on the ascendency in Nkwanta North District.
The event started with a health walk through some principal streets of Kpassa to create awareness of the disease.
Dr. Asomma urged the general public to visit the nearest hospital for medical attention and advice before any attempt and also endeavour to take the vaccines to protect themselves against the disease.
Dr Asomma Kubire was worried over the lack of support from the government towards fighting this disease and called for more support from decision-makers, institutions, donors to help achieve the WHO viral hepatitis elimination target by 2030.
He suggested government should include the screening, vaccination and treatment of hepatitis B to the National health insurance scheme (NHIS).
Some residents who benefited from the screening and vaccination exercise as they identified their status being positive/negative thanked the management of Medical Centre and pledged to spread the awareness creation information to others who couldn't attend the screening including those who don't believe in reality of the virus.
Finally, nurses at the hospital call on residents to take their health care serious as screening and testing continues