We are in the modern world were treatments are evidence based and not by some pastor praying or native doctor proclaiming its efficacy without knowing side effects, etc. We drink concoctions that kill us silently and we have ... read full comment
We are in the modern world were treatments are evidence based and not by some pastor praying or native doctor proclaiming its efficacy without knowing side effects, etc. We drink concoctions that kill us silently and we have no way of knowing. People are dying needlessly from kidney failure caused by toxic substancesin some of these concoctions.
We should be proud that this trial is being conducted in this country as it raises our research profile
There is no point whipping up mass hysteria about things we don't understand. Ignorance remains our major problem but we hve been endowed with common sense to reason
Onetribe 8 years ago
Of course the unknown is scary. Would it not make more sense to trial the vaccine in countries bordering the affected areas first as well as those it does affect. How will they know the vaccine is effective in Ghana if we do ... read full comment
Of course the unknown is scary. Would it not make more sense to trial the vaccine in countries bordering the affected areas first as well as those it does affect. How will they know the vaccine is effective in Ghana if we do not have it?
SON of Nubia 8 years ago
Love in the time of Ebola
I have found the geopolitics and epidemiology of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) particularly intriguing. It was first discovered in 1976 in the erstwhile Zaire, the quintessential failed state in ... read full comment
Love in the time of Ebola
I have found the geopolitics and epidemiology of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) particularly intriguing. It was first discovered in 1976 in the erstwhile Zaire, the quintessential failed state in Africa. After the brutal assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, Mobutu Sese Seko was installed as a puppet king. A murderous and corrupt tyrant, Mobutu ruled his people with a merciless iron hand for the better part of three decades. Apart from the marble palace he built in his ancestral home village of Gbadolite, Mobutu did not construct a single school or clinic from what the Belgians left during their precipitate exit from King Leopold’s benighted estate.
Then as now, the country has remained a playing field for multinational mining interests and other avaricious vultures. The world powers will never allow the DRC – a country the size of France, Germany, Italy and Britain combined – to evolve into a strong, united and prosperous country. It is not altogether surprising that the first case of Ebola surfaced in that long-suffering country.
In May this year, the founder of the French extreme right National Front party, Jean-Marie Le Pen, outraged the civilized world by declaring that the Ebola virus could be the perfect solution to the population explosion in West Africa, and, by extension, Europe’s “immigration problem”. Speaking at a cocktail reception in the port city of Marseille in the eve of the European parliamentary elections, he declared that “Monseigneur Ebola could sort that out in three months”.
I had occasion to make reference to that sinister commentary by Le Pen in this column. What I find disquieting is that no one in Europe or the Western world found it necessary to call the man to order for those outrageous comments. Paradoxically, the party now led by his daughter Marine Le Pen went on to win an unprecedented 25 percent of the Euro-parliamentary votes.
When fascists express their mind, most people are wont to dismiss their opinions as the mere ranting of demented fools. When Hitler announced that he would invade Poland, nobody believed him. At a dinner banquet hosted for Arab leaders in Kuwait City, Saddam Hussein remarked that he would pay a special visit the following year. Everybody laughed it off, the Amir of Kuwait included. Fascists always say precisely what they would like to do.
History has taught me to weigh carefully what people say. I am not altogether surprised that the latest outbreak of EVD has been in West Africa and from the fragile states of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Ever since Sekou Toure said to “non” to membership in the colonial French Community in 1957, Guinea has been treated as a pariah by France and the francophone community. They never forgave Guinea for joining hands with Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana as vanguard of anti-colonial liberation in Africa. Guinea is today a member of the English-speaking West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ).
Guinea is the famed land of griots – custodians of the ancient gnosis that has sustained the African people since time immemorial. When Ebola broke out in the country recently, the youths went on a rampage attacking the French Medicins Sans Frontiers and other international aid workers. They alleged that anywhere these people went there was an outbreak of the disease.
Liberia and Sierra have only recently emerged from a long night of war. Nigeria spent about $10 billion and lost 5,000 of our brave young men in those jungles to bring hope to both countries. After we left, the International Economic Hit Men moved in, accompanied by a gaggle of Phoenician jackals that took over the mining interests and built elaborate cartels around the real estate sector.
It is intriguing that Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American who contracted the virus in Monrovia, decided to take a plane to Nigeria. When he collapsed at Ikeja Airport and was rushed to a hospital, the doctors diagnosed EVD and decided he had to be quarantined. The Chief Medical Director was prudent enough to get approval from our Minister of Health. From all we have been told, Sawyer violently protested his detention. The Liberian Embassy made several agitated efforts to get him released.
The Sawyer saga leaves many questions unanswered: Knowing that he might have contracted the virus, why did the authorities in Monrovia allow him to board a plane to Nigeria? Why did a supposedly educated man like Sawyer – a consultant to ECOWAS — behave so primitively against his quarantine, knowing full well the risks that he posed to the public? Why did the Liberian Embassy in Abuja allegedly insist that the man must be released? How did he escape and who might have assisted his successful escape?
Was somebody hell-bent on ensuring that this pandemic contaminates as many Nigerians as possible? Why West Africa, why Nigeria? At a time when our government seems at last to be taming the Boko Haram monster, are there sinister forces that want to ensure our country is faced with yet another form of warfare?
Is Ebola some kind of WMD? Are there sinister forces that want to ensure that Africa’s fastest growing regional economic community is brought to its knees?
Last week the consultant physician and endocrinologist who looked after Patrick Sawyer succumbed to the virus. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh was a respected doctor from the well-known Adadevoh family. Her late father was a distinguished medical scientist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos. A great granddaughter of Sir Herbert Macaulay, founding father of Nigerian independence, she also counted the venerable Bishop Ajayi Crowther as an ancestor.
A dear friend of my youth comes from that family. Quiet and self-effacing, they are people of the highest intellect, character and decency. Nurse Justina Obi Ejelanu who worked with Adadevoh in looking after Sawyer has also perished. Both women paid the ultimate sacrifice to save us from the evil scourge.
Because of their love and sacrifice — because of God’s protection — Nigeria will not only survive; we will prevail.
OBADIAH MAILAFIA
penyarku 8 years ago
Hon. Obadiah I salute you for this educational piece. I hope our leaders are reading this useful material. God bless you
Hon. Obadiah I salute you for this educational piece. I hope our leaders are reading this useful material. God bless you
kweku Menu 8 years ago
This is stupidity and emotional reaction. Most of the drugs that you use do you know how they are come by. Testing. I any way if someone opt for being part is it your concern. We always want to run people's lives for them.
This is stupidity and emotional reaction. Most of the drugs that you use do you know how they are come by. Testing. I any way if someone opt for being part is it your concern. We always want to run people's lives for them.
Concerned 8 years ago
Brainless kweku.
Brainless kweku.
Baba 8 years ago
Hoooo! You are suh a fool! The first time I may have to insult someone here. Kweku Menu or whoever your real name is, you are stupid!. Why won't these drug companies test their vaccines in their countries where they invenst t ... read full comment
Hoooo! You are suh a fool! The first time I may have to insult someone here. Kweku Menu or whoever your real name is, you are stupid!. Why won't these drug companies test their vaccines in their countries where they invenst their profits? Why Africa? The mention of USA is a fluke! Drug companies do test their drugs but on people who are sick with the ailment the drug is supposed to cure. What results do they intend getting testing drugs on people who do not have the virus? Negati negative negative and you think they will be satisfied? That is when they will inffect people with the virus and try to get results. This must stop immediately.
Ankonam 8 years ago
Dear Baba:
I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometime ... read full comment
Dear Baba:
I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometimes Phase 4.
Phase 1 trials only test the SAFETY of the drug in HEALTHY subjects. Phase 1 studies investigate the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the drug. Phase 2 trials then proceed to test the safety and EFFICACY of the drug in a SMALL number of subjects. Phase 3 trials test the safety and efficacy of the drug in a large number of subjects. Only after Phase 3 does the company/institution apply to have the drug marketed. Some regulatory authorities may ask for Phase 4 (post-marketing trials) to continue to monitor for low incidence adverse events that might occur in say 1 in 10,000 people, and that might not have been detected in Phase 3 trial that used sample sizes of say 1000 subjects.
That is all there is to it. No more, no less. Phase 1 trials are always done, and are always done in HEALTHY subjects, since the goal is purely SAFETY!! Go and do some objective reading, be level-headed, unemotional, objective, and the truth shall set you free.
Baba 8 years ago
Hello Ankonam!
I may be "clueless" to medical processes but I think I understand some English and I engage in skeptism a lot, particularly in areas I am not very familiar with so I can understand.
What does it mean whe ... read full comment
Hello Ankonam!
I may be "clueless" to medical processes but I think I understand some English and I engage in skeptism a lot, particularly in areas I am not very familiar with so I can understand.
What does it mean when you say Nobody is interested in using the people of Ghana as guinea pigs? All we've read here and what we are furious about is that vaccines are to be tested on humans, Ghanaians, get it? How many times have these companies tested their drugs in Ghana or in Africa for that matter? Only in the case of a deadly virus, hmm? You don't seem African and that is obvious! The name Ebola demeaned Africa to the lowest level. It was also said that that whole thing started from a laboratory testing in Sierra Leone. If these tests are done in healthy people then we in Africa are not the ideal people for these drugs to be tested on. We are always maligned and looked upon as people with "bubonic plague"Just go away and do your trials with people in your nursing homes, etc.
Aku 8 years ago
A deadly virus that originated in West Africa. Your accusation has no merit for chrissakes!
Many are going to read your "skeptism",and regard the as facts. You act like you care about Ghanaians yet you are intentionally you ... read full comment
A deadly virus that originated in West Africa. Your accusation has no merit for chrissakes!
Many are going to read your "skeptism",and regard the as facts. You act like you care about Ghanaians yet you are intentionally you are dumbing them down with your uneducated guesses.
Aku 8 years ago
Ankonam: Thanks for your explanation.Baba's and other responses goes to show how ignorant some Ghanaians are sometimes. We live in a country where drug and disease research is non-existent. We are indeed lucky to have foreig ... read full comment
Ankonam: Thanks for your explanation.Baba's and other responses goes to show how ignorant some Ghanaians are sometimes. We live in a country where drug and disease research is non-existent. We are indeed lucky to have foreign companies coming in to fill in at where our trained professionals have failed. Without the aid of these businesses, we will all perish the minute some mad disease like Ebola hits.
What I have to say to Baba and the rest is this, ignorance is bliss.
KWAME AYENSU 8 years ago
ANCHONAM,I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SUBJECT YOUR WIFE,CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLUS YOUR NUCLEAR FAMILY TO THIS TEST FOR GHC200.00 AND A CHEAP MOBILE PHONE THEN WE WOULD BE OK WITH YOUR COMMENT.U ARE SO STUPI ... read full comment
ANCHONAM,I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SUBJECT YOUR WIFE,CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLUS YOUR NUCLEAR FAMILY TO THIS TEST FOR GHC200.00 AND A CHEAP MOBILE PHONE THEN WE WOULD BE OK WITH YOUR COMMENT.U ARE SO STUPID. THESE COMPANIES ARE GOING TO MAKE BILLIONS ONCE THE TEST IS SUCCESSFUL AND U WILL WALLOW IN YOUR POVERTY.FOOL.
Kojo 8 years ago
Kwame Ayensu. you display your ignorance of clinical trials. Do you know what goes on to carry these trials ? Of course you don't. You really think they are coercing ppl to volunteer for thse trials with a phone? Gosh ignoran ... read full comment
Kwame Ayensu. you display your ignorance of clinical trials. Do you know what goes on to carry these trials ? Of course you don't. You really think they are coercing ppl to volunteer for thse trials with a phone? Gosh ignorance is really expensive. The phones are for the ppl that carried out the clinical to communicate with the volunteers, the token GHs 200 equivalent to $50 everywhere not just GH is just for the inconvenience. The test is being carried in hohoe cos there is a center there. .Most ppl don't partake cos they are not told what the clinicals are about esp in Africa yet when there is a cure they are the first one to want it. GSK has spent over $200 million doing research to get a cure yet u stand on your hight horse and think its an experiment to use ppl as guinea pigs. How do you think vaccines for cholera, smallpox and the seven child killer diseases were made. Today even though there is no vaccine for HIV drugs have been made to low it down based on extensive research. If you don't know something you better ask someone so u get a better understanding.The clincal trials have been done in kenya UK Switzerland Canada in phases. all in the hope that in future we will have a vaccine for Ebola. So keep your hair down. People are not chosen they volunteer. When you volunteer to do something re u expecting to be paid? Nothats why its called volunteering. I hope u get my drift
Go online and grab educationon clinical trials
Sigma, London 8 years ago
All I know is drug tests are conducted on people who have the disease. Here in London, I have read in papers for researchers asking PATIENTS to volunteer. In Kenya and South Africa which are HIV predominant countries, there a ... read full comment
All I know is drug tests are conducted on people who have the disease. Here in London, I have read in papers for researchers asking PATIENTS to volunteer. In Kenya and South Africa which are HIV predominant countries, there are laboratories carrying out tests for HIV on those who are HIV+. I would tell my fellow Ghanaians NOT to volunteer. They should conduct test on animals first.
Ankonam 8 years ago
Phase 1 studies are conducted on HEALTHY subjects ONLY.
Before getting to Phase 1, nonclinical studies will always have been done on experimental animals. The non-clinical to first in human (FIH) Phase 1 studies proceed ON ... read full comment
Phase 1 studies are conducted on HEALTHY subjects ONLY.
Before getting to Phase 1, nonclinical studies will always have been done on experimental animals. The non-clinical to first in human (FIH) Phase 1 studies proceed ONLY after toxicology studies on animals, including cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity have been evaluated, and any risks weighed against the potential benefit.in humans.
Please let us be objective in this discussion, and most importantly, accept the fact that nobody is out to "get Aficans/Blacks, or other non-Whites", contaminate Africans with viruses, or whatever. These conspiracy theories must really stop. It is the same mentality that is causing diseases like polio to be still endemic in the world, whereas simply vaccinating children would eradicate such diseases once and for all!
Baba 8 years ago
We don't care what Phase A B C D does! We are simply not interested in anything EBOLA. The drug manufacturing companies should go and do their trials where they put their profits. They can do the trials on their own employees ... read full comment
We don't care what Phase A B C D does! We are simply not interested in anything EBOLA. The drug manufacturing companies should go and do their trials where they put their profits. They can do the trials on their own employees and families. Why test the drugs on Africans when you know by your standards the African is not healthy? Africans are malnourished and lack a lot in their diet. If you are looking for healthy people to test your vaccines on, we are not! Just go away from the Volta Region to Europe and do your trials.
Ankonam 8 years ago
What makes you think I am not a Ghanaian living in South Suntreso or Kwadaso Estate? Or Suame Magazine or even Bubuashie or Lashibi?
What makes you think I am not a Ghanaian living in South Suntreso or Kwadaso Estate? Or Suame Magazine or even Bubuashie or Lashibi?
Hasan Rasta 8 years ago
Ok be careful and talk sense. Why not in Germany? You rather must reason.
Ok be careful and talk sense. Why not in Germany? You rather must reason.
Edith Andoh 8 years ago
Six healthy volunteers were testing an anti-inflammatory drug at a research unit based Uk when they suffered multiple organ failure. Two men were critically ill. These men were paid volunteers.
Polio was tested in Ghana ... read full comment
Six healthy volunteers were testing an anti-inflammatory drug at a research unit based Uk when they suffered multiple organ failure. Two men were critically ill. These men were paid volunteers.
Polio was tested in Ghana in the early 60's many people were deformed and some lost their lives.
These grub companies in Ghana are getting the money to test the drug free on healthy people.
No to drug testing in Ghana!!
Qathafi 8 years ago
Mr. Clinical trial,I guess u know this is a vaccine.Go for it yourself.
Mr. Clinical trial,I guess u know this is a vaccine.Go for it yourself.
Efa Poku 8 years ago
Africans we are too coward what is fear about this ?want you be proud to be a part of this trials all that some of us know is insulting learders.Every body want to be family member of the big six but this small trials you are ... read full comment
Africans we are too coward what is fear about this ?want you be proud to be a part of this trials all that some of us know is insulting learders.Every body want to be family member of the big six but this small trials you are crying.hahaha.PLS DO YOU REMEMBA .YEN ARA YA ASASE NI; SO IS YOUR TURN DO IT AS YOU HAVE SING THE SONG
Agbolosu 8 years ago
tell him to read. pls save him him frm his lgnorance.
tell him to read. pls save him him frm his lgnorance.
Sigma, London 8 years ago
Hello Agyanka, I watched JOYNEWS TV that even the Volta Regional NDC has come out to stop the drug testing in the Volta region.
Hello Agyanka, I watched JOYNEWS TV that even the Volta Regional NDC has come out to stop the drug testing in the Volta region.
Hasan Rasta 8 years ago
I have never believe that a Ghana government will ever sell his people's souls for money. Heyyyy please my fellow Ghanaians never ever believe a white man ooooo ton ton ton. Nobody should try it. You will not see the infecti ... read full comment
I have never believe that a Ghana government will ever sell his people's souls for money. Heyyyy please my fellow Ghanaians never ever believe a white man ooooo ton ton ton. Nobody should try it. You will not see the infection now but in 10 years. Why didn't they try it in Germany too.
Ah these people sees us like pigs, why not trying it in the Ebola countries and rather in non Ebola countries? Nobody in the US will accept this test. Please ur loves ones not to to try it.
Hasan Rasta 8 years ago
Go and test your witchvraft family. Fool
Go and test your witchvraft family. Fool
DISCERNMENT 8 years ago
Kweku Menu:
The fact that the clinical trial process underlies the advent of most drugs on the marketing scene does not take away from the concerns that people have. What about examples of clinical trials GONE WRONG?
Yo ... read full comment
Kweku Menu:
The fact that the clinical trial process underlies the advent of most drugs on the marketing scene does not take away from the concerns that people have. What about examples of clinical trials GONE WRONG?
You characterised someone's reasoning as "stupidity and emotional" without asking how they arrived at their conclusion. Just because they did not tell you how they arrived at their "pigs" hypothesis does not mean they were being emotional.
African people are more aware of European/American corporate greed than you may think. As well, you never considered that wickedness meted out to African peoples during studies such as the Tuskegee, Alabama syphilis experiment was done under the guise of what you call "Testing".
NB: Intelligent people know that vaccine science IS A BIG FARCE!
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago
CONTAIN EXTRACT OF EBOLA VIRUS?
LET THE FDA EMPLOYES TEST IT ON THEMSELVES .
THE VIRUS SHOULD BE TESTED ON THE EUROPEANS AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON EMPLOYEES.
WAKE UP GHANA AND DON'T BE STUPID.WHATS 200 CEDIS AND CELL PHONE.
CONTAIN EXTRACT OF EBOLA VIRUS?
LET THE FDA EMPLOYES TEST IT ON THEMSELVES .
THE VIRUS SHOULD BE TESTED ON THE EUROPEANS AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON EMPLOYEES.
WAKE UP GHANA AND DON'T BE STUPID.WHATS 200 CEDIS AND CELL PHONE.
ASIEDU NKETIA 8 years ago
WHY NOT TRY IT ON ALL NDC MEMBERS OF THE GOVT FOR THEY ARE GRABING GHANA MONEY IN ALL CORNERS.ANY WAY IN THE VOLTA EQUALS THE SAME 4 THEY DON'T CHANGE 'EM VOTE.
WHY NOT TRY IT ON ALL NDC MEMBERS OF THE GOVT FOR THEY ARE GRABING GHANA MONEY IN ALL CORNERS.ANY WAY IN THE VOLTA EQUALS THE SAME 4 THEY DON'T CHANGE 'EM VOTE.
Hasan Rasta 8 years ago
Stupid kweku menu
Stupid kweku menu
Brutus 8 years ago
Blame the government who had accepted it to be tested on his poeple.As usual they see us as non entity so why wont they use us for experiments.God save us from evil.Amen
Blame the government who had accepted it to be tested on his poeple.As usual they see us as non entity so why wont they use us for experiments.God save us from evil.Amen
Joe Turkey 8 years ago
There were at least 5 reported cases of Ebola in the US, Zero in Ghana. Why would anyone in his right senses try a vaccine of healthy people and in a region where there in no trace of the disease. It stands to reason that the ... read full comment
There were at least 5 reported cases of Ebola in the US, Zero in Ghana. Why would anyone in his right senses try a vaccine of healthy people and in a region where there in no trace of the disease. It stands to reason that they will have to INTRODUCE the disease first before they try treatment. This is insane. And what is the government official position on this stupidity? Ghanaians should reject this crap absolutely.
Ankonam 8 years ago
I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometimes Phase 4.
... read full comment
I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometimes Phase 4.
Phase 1 trials only test the SAFETY of the drug in HEALTHY subjects. Phase 1 studies investigate the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the drug. Phase 2 trials then proceed to test the safety and EFFICACY of the drug in a SMALL number of subjects. Phase 3 trials test the safety and efficacy of the drug in a large number of subjects. Only after Phase 3 does the company/institution apply to have the drug marketed. Some regulatory authorities may ask for Phase 4 (post-marketing trials) to continue to monitor for low incidence adverse events that might occur in say 1 in 10,000 people, and that might not have been detected in Phase 3 trial that used sample sizes of say 1000 subjects.
That is all there is to it. No more, no less. Phase 1 trials are always done, and are always done in HEALTHY subjects, since the goal is purely SAFETY!! Go and do some objective reading, be level-headed, unemotional, objective, and the truth shall set you free.
fred 8 years ago
Mr know's it all
Mr know's it all
DISCERNMENT 8 years ago
Ankonam:
If you really had any guts, you would post under your real name so that Ghanaians could investigate your stake in the clinical trials.
Detailing the specifics of the clinical trial process (for everyone) in no ... read full comment
Ankonam:
If you really had any guts, you would post under your real name so that Ghanaians could investigate your stake in the clinical trials.
Detailing the specifics of the clinical trial process (for everyone) in no way takes away the possibility of real danger for a test subject. If anything, all you have done is given people cause to be suspicious of you. I for one was a bio science major and understand the clinical trial process well enough. Nonetheless, I would never allow European/American corporations such room to do their dirty work in Ghana.
Finally, stop the silly academic sophistry (i.e. describing the clinical trial process and then calling people "clueless"). Instead, address the concerns of those commenting. European/North American corporate interests are rarely altruistic. Thank you.
NB: Intelligent people know that vaccine science IS A BIG FARCE!
Ankonam 8 years ago
Oh dear, is your real name "Discernment"? Surely not.
Vaccines a farce? Were you vaccinated against polio? Against measles? Against diphteria? Have any of your children been vaccinated against polio? I certainly hope so. You ... read full comment
Oh dear, is your real name "Discernment"? Surely not.
Vaccines a farce? Were you vaccinated against polio? Against measles? Against diphteria? Have any of your children been vaccinated against polio? I certainly hope so. You really think being vaccinated against Hepatitis B is a farce?
DISCERNMENT 8 years ago
Ankonam:
Now look who is talking about being EMOTIONAL!! No facts, no reason...just hot air rhetorical questions? Let me respond.
Why would I ever let the lying European notion of vaccine science lead me to vaccinate m ... read full comment
Ankonam:
Now look who is talking about being EMOTIONAL!! No facts, no reason...just hot air rhetorical questions? Let me respond.
Why would I ever let the lying European notion of vaccine science lead me to vaccinate my children? Are you kidding? Just because you are ignorant of the numerous examples of FALSE SCIENCE in our post-modern predicament does not mean that others do not see CLEARLY.
I am not vaccinated for all of these diseases and yet I am, and have been perfectly healthy for a long time.
I was nearly charged when I left the hospital without letting the baby boy be vaccinated. I gave the nurses some real UNDERSTANDING and they simply let me go. The boy is now five years old and has only suffered a cold once in his life...
NB: If God had ever wanted man vaccinated at birth, he would have given us instructions. My Reality: European "science" consists of some of the most hideous UNTRUTHS in existence. Therefore, I choose to be discerning.
Ankonam 8 years ago
Thanks very much Mrs Discernment. Let's hold our fire. Pakistan Taliban must be right when they say vaccinating children is a plot to sterilize believers of their religion
Thanks very much Mrs Discernment. Let's hold our fire. Pakistan Taliban must be right when they say vaccinating children is a plot to sterilize believers of their religion
Bob 8 years ago
@joe turkey but the five cases in US originated from Africa. I hope you are not angry because the vaccines are developed by multi- national drug companies.
@joe turkey but the five cases in US originated from Africa. I hope you are not angry because the vaccines are developed by multi- national drug companies.
Agbolosu 8 years ago
Ur name turkey alone shows how naive u re. do u read At all. pls this vacine does not contain ebola virus.lt only boost ur immune system to fight against ebola lt does not treat it. pls read ok n stop displayng ur lgnorance
Ur name turkey alone shows how naive u re. do u read At all. pls this vacine does not contain ebola virus.lt only boost ur immune system to fight against ebola lt does not treat it. pls read ok n stop displayng ur lgnorance
cedis 8 years ago
Why wont those officials fronting the trial send their family members there first for the experiment?
Please people Ebola is not natural,it was created by wicked people with satanic and occultic connections so watch out.The ... read full comment
Why wont those officials fronting the trial send their family members there first for the experiment?
Please people Ebola is not natural,it was created by wicked people with satanic and occultic connections so watch out.The good Bible said it over ànd over that we should be on the look and pray.Is another way to make money just like HIV
Aids virus.
Boss 8 years ago
This is stupid sensationalism. Drug trials are done all over the world all the time.
This is stupid sensationalism. Drug trials are done all over the world all the time.
Desmond Owusu 8 years ago
WHO convenes Meeting for the Assisted Review of the Janssen Ebola Zaire Vaccine Clinical Trials Application by Representatives of Ethics Committee and National Regulatory Authority of Sierra Leone in Accra Ghana E-mail Print
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WHO convenes Meeting for the Assisted Review of the Janssen Ebola Zaire Vaccine Clinical Trials Application by Representatives of Ethics Committee and National Regulatory Authority of Sierra Leone in Accra Ghana E-mail Print
WHO convenes Meeting for the Assisted Review of the Janssen Ebola Zaire Vaccine Clinical Trials Application by Representatives of Ethics Committee and National Regulatory Authority of Sierra Leone in Accra Ghana
Accra, 27 April 2015 - Despite signs of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic abating in West Africa, efforts continue to find an effective vaccine that can fight the virus both now and for future generations. As the race for an Ebola vaccine continues, experts gathered in Ghana from 8-10 April 2015 to review the clinical trial application for the Janssen Ebola Zaire Vaccine that will take place in Sierra Leone.
The meeting aimed to review the scientific and ethical aspects of the proposed vaccine trial in Sierra Leone to evaluate the immune response, identify any side effects and determine its effectiveness.
The meeting facilitated by WHO under the platform of the African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF) was attended by 60 expert representatives of the Ethics Committee and the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone with support from Ghana’s Food and Drug Authority (GFDA), Health Canada, the European Medicines Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) United Kingdom, and the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). This meeting provided a forum for a thorough discussion on all scientific and ethical aspects of the proposed phase III clinical trial.
The meeting comes at a time when, despite the number of cases reducing, the goal of zero cases has not been reached. As at 15 April, the outbreak, which has persisted for more than a year, has infected 25,826 people and resulted in 10,704 deaths, according to WHO. There still remains a need to develop a vaccine capable of protecting the population in this epidemic and any future ones
The importance of collaborative partnerships in this regard is critical. WHO Coordinator of Regulatory System Strengthening, Director of Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) Department, Mr. Michael Ward explains the partnership with AVAREF, "WHO plays a key enabling role in supporting the AVAREF network, so that it may fulfil its potential in accelerating the availability of preventative vaccines and other important therapies for the people of Africa."
The meeting concluded with a signed agreement by Sierra Leone and Crucell Holland B.V., study sponsor and one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson noting that further documentation and timelines are required before a final regulatory decision could be provided. AVAREF Chair Dr Beno Yakubu said, “Under the platform of AVAREF, this meeting is an indication of the due diligence taken by the pharmaceutical companies and partners to jointly ensure that the clinical trial process is of the highest ethical and scientific standards to ensure the safety of the volunteers and patients who will ultimately receive the vaccine.”
The meeting was co-chaired by Health Canada (Dr Lindsay Elmgren, Director, Centre for Biologics Evaluation), Ghana National Regulation Authority (NRA) CEO (Mr Hudu Mogtari) and the AVAREF Chair Dr Beno Yakubu).
Notes to the editor:
About the vaccine regimen:
The Ebola vaccine regimen in development at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, which was discovered in a collaborative research program with the National Institutes of Health, uses a prime-boost combination of two components that are based on AdVac® technology from Crucell Holland B.V., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, and the MVA-BN® technology from Bavarian Nordic. The company is collaborating with numerous partners, including London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Inserm, to accelerate the development of the vaccine regimen. Evaluation of the vaccine regimen commenced with Phase I clinical trial at the Oxford Vaccine Group in December 2014 and this has been followed by Phase 1 studies in the United States (US) and Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania).
Other Clinical Trials in Progress on Human Volunteers:
The ChAd3-ZEBOV, developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), in collaboration with the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is in phase III clinical trial in Liberia and rVSV-ZEBOV, developed by NewLink Genetics and Merck Vaccines USA, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and WHO entered Phase III trials in Guinea. The trial which commenced in March in Guinea is being undertaken in close collaboration with the Health Ministry of Health Guinea, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Epicentre and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. For more information visit: first Ebola vaccine to be tested in affected communities one year into outbreak.
Qathafi 8 years ago
Why did Mahama not send it to his hometown.When we demand for good roads,he sends it north.why not the ebola tests...the eastern corridor roads are there in a mess..
Why did Mahama not send it to his hometown.When we demand for good roads,he sends it north.why not the ebola tests...the eastern corridor roads are there in a mess..
patrick 8 years ago
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
patrick 8 years ago
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
Agbolosu 8 years ago
Ur pArents will be proud of u bcus u hav proved to be a knowledgable person
Ur pArents will be proud of u bcus u hav proved to be a knowledgable person
.USMAN. 8 years ago
If you want to know those behind the killing of the two American citizens in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Ch ... read full comment
If you want to know those behind the killing of the two American citizens in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftaincy Minister, Dr. Seidu Danaa, of illegally acting as chiefs."
"Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini late last year brought a suit on behalf of the leaders and against the Chieftaincy Minister whom they alleged had supported one Osofo to mistreat them using national security.
The Osofo was named in the suit as claiming right to the symbolic stool and skin created by the national house of chiefs to reintegrate disaporians.
Samson says that suit was withdrawn earlier this year after the Attorney-General (A-G) called for an amicable settlement."
The question is if the government has declared the status of the US citizens as an illegality, why did the Attorney General beg that the issue should be withdrawn from court. The answer is simple. Withdraw the case, kill the Afro Americans and case die.
I promise, The blood of these Afro Americans shall not be in vain. I will fight till the end.
bb 8 years ago
are these paddies of yours heirs to the stool?
are these paddies of yours heirs to the stool?
Prince Charles 8 years ago
Why Ghana and not the affected countries in the sub-region? What is the motive behind testing a country that did not have the virus?
Wake up, Ghana.
Why Ghana and not the affected countries in the sub-region? What is the motive behind testing a country that did not have the virus?
Wake up, Ghana.
Dessie 8 years ago
Why not trial in the affected countries but rather in non affected countries..another bad behavour
Why not trial in the affected countries but rather in non affected countries..another bad behavour
maamebi 8 years ago
when was the last time anyone heard of any new vaccine been tested on famous and wealthy people like bill gates.why cant our own pharmaceutical companies manufacture vaccines if ebola is natural
when was the last time anyone heard of any new vaccine been tested on famous and wealthy people like bill gates.why cant our own pharmaceutical companies manufacture vaccines if ebola is natural
Otoo 8 years ago
Johnson & Johnson and its accomplish in the persons of Prof. Fred Binka and Prof. Koram are not being truthful. The Phase I trials was suppose to have been carried out in Switzerland but Switzerland rejected the trials becaus ... read full comment
Johnson & Johnson and its accomplish in the persons of Prof. Fred Binka and Prof. Koram are not being truthful. The Phase I trials was suppose to have been carried out in Switzerland but Switzerland rejected the trials because of the side effects like internal bleeding which occurred in someof the volunters. By the way internal bleeding is a typical symptom of Ebola. Members of the FDA are just stupid. Either they do not understand the science behind the trials or they are being manupulated. This is the problem we have in Ghana. We have some fools, who call themselves experts or technical men from goverments agencies like the FDA. These are just stooges who think everything from the whiteman is good for us. How can people like Prof. Binka and Prof. Koram who are just Epidemiologist and not Virologist be championing Ebola trials in Ghana when we do not have an outbreak in the country. They should go and educate themselves on the proper procedure and aims of clinical trials before they usetheir fellow human beings as guinea pigs.
Kwaku Amexo 8 years ago
Hohoe and Ghana should take the opportunity to help protect the world from diseases that can kill innocent people. Ghana and Africa have benefitted from vaccines for measles,polio, flu , whooping cough,tetanus and many more d ... read full comment
Hohoe and Ghana should take the opportunity to help protect the world from diseases that can kill innocent people. Ghana and Africa have benefitted from vaccines for measles,polio, flu , whooping cough,tetanus and many more diseases without taking part in research and development of these vaccines or clinical trials. It is about time we contribute to development of vaccines that will benefit our own people more than any one else.
Take this opportunity to educate citizens about the need for vaccines and other preventive ways of improving the health of citizens.
It costs millions of dollars to come up with a vaccine. Africa cannot afford the cost of research and development. What Africa can afford is take part in the clinical trials please. It is safe.
DISCERNMENT 8 years ago
Mr. Amexo:
Vaccine science is largely fraudulent because of how figures and observations are massaged to appease and bolster corporate interests. Consider that the Ebola vaccine trials have already been completed in Kenya. ... read full comment
Mr. Amexo:
Vaccine science is largely fraudulent because of how figures and observations are massaged to appease and bolster corporate interests. Consider that the Ebola vaccine trials have already been completed in Kenya. Read for yourself.
"The candidate vaccine was given to 138 volunteer nurses and clinicians across four sites in Kilifi on Kenya’s Coast. No serious side effects were seen among them. Some experienced fever in the first few days after vaccination, while others developed transient pain and/or swelling of their joints" (The East African).
Do some research and stop towing the European line of pseudo-scientific nonsense! Thank you.
Peggy 8 years ago
we should just be sure that whiles they are testing they will not bring potent ebola viruses into the country. why are they not interested in malaria vaccine. how long has that been in Ghana see how slow it has been for such ... read full comment
we should just be sure that whiles they are testing they will not bring potent ebola viruses into the country. why are they not interested in malaria vaccine. how long has that been in Ghana see how slow it has been for such a vaccine to be produce, J& J and GSK are all commercial people with Eugenic idealogy. Ghanaian leaders , Aba why can't you be a bit critical but always ready to say yes. Oh poor mother Ghana. we should reject it. this people have used several strategies to distablised Ghana to no avail and so this is the way out for them. as for me I cannot trust this people
akua adepa 8 years ago
In the first place this thing shouldn't be encouraged here. According to sources, this could spread the virus and they would watch people die and later we will have to buy the medications for an expensive price. People are in ... read full comment
In the first place this thing shouldn't be encouraged here. According to sources, this could spread the virus and they would watch people die and later we will have to buy the medications for an expensive price. People are inventing this disease and u will have to pay a huge price to solve the situation. Lets not encourage it. Mere 200cedis for volunteers alone I even an insult.
Alovor 8 years ago
BE CAREFUL FOLKS, YOU ARE BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS. THEY HAVE DONE THAT TO BLACKS IN THE US. THESE COMPANIES KNOW AND UNDERSTAND AFRICAN CANNOT READ NOR THINK BEYOND THEIR BELLIES. YOU ARE GOING TO BE INFECTED WITH HOST OF D ... read full comment
BE CAREFUL FOLKS, YOU ARE BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS. THEY HAVE DONE THAT TO BLACKS IN THE US. THESE COMPANIES KNOW AND UNDERSTAND AFRICAN CANNOT READ NOR THINK BEYOND THEIR BELLIES. YOU ARE GOING TO BE INFECTED WITH HOST OF DISEASES WORSE THAN EBOLA.
Amina 8 years ago
Hahahahaha what did the US Military really do in Liberia? Collecting samples of this Ebola. Ghanaians should wisen up. They will see something worse than Ebola. Its going to be a mutated strain of Ebola which will be more dea ... read full comment
Hahahahaha what did the US Military really do in Liberia? Collecting samples of this Ebola. Ghanaians should wisen up. They will see something worse than Ebola. Its going to be a mutated strain of Ebola which will be more deadly than the previous one. Don't get involved with all the sugar coated talk!
easy 8 years ago
Stupid experiment why not in usa, nobody should go for this death warrant
Stupid experiment why not in usa, nobody should go for this death warrant
Brights 8 years ago
Whether this vaccine ttrials would be allowed by the people of the Volta region will not only depend on the people of the region but the Chiefs. But because these chiefs are poor, fat monies may have already exchanged hands ... read full comment
Whether this vaccine ttrials would be allowed by the people of the Volta region will not only depend on the people of the region but the Chiefs. But because these chiefs are poor, fat monies may have already exchanged hands from the lobbyists and politicians. No matter the resistance by people it would happen.
our leader are please insane and stup 8 years ago
how and where on this earth will this happen except Ghana.
because our leaders don't take the heart of ordinary Ghanaians into consideration. aaaah mother Ghana.
and see that insult compensation to 200gh aaaaaa. I will ha ... read full comment
how and where on this earth will this happen except Ghana.
because our leaders don't take the heart of ordinary Ghanaians into consideration. aaaah mother Ghana.
and see that insult compensation to 200gh aaaaaa. I will have shoot if my relative in that school taking part. apuuuuuuu nkwasiasem
Wiseman 8 years ago
Eiii so Ghana we hv no leader or leaders who can really think.Hw can u vaccinate ppl in a country who hv never experience any form of the sickness and leave the country that hv sm of its ppl experiencing that sickness.This is ... read full comment
Eiii so Ghana we hv no leader or leaders who can really think.Hw can u vaccinate ppl in a country who hv never experience any form of the sickness and leave the country that hv sm of its ppl experiencing that sickness.This is total foolishness and stupidity of the highest order. Eii am even scared for the safety of our little innocent kids.Heh wat a country.oooohhhh black man.na waoooo.God pls save us with a wise king.
Agbolosu 8 years ago
wiseman u hav no wisdom in ur head to be called wiseman. let me educate u. u dont vacinate persons with de disease u treat dos with de diseas n vacinate dos who dont hav
wiseman u hav no wisdom in ur head to be called wiseman. let me educate u. u dont vacinate persons with de disease u treat dos with de diseas n vacinate dos who dont hav
patrick 8 years ago
When a foolish man keeps silent, he is taken as a wise. If you don't understand ask and u will be told don't just talk about things u know nothing about.
When a foolish man keeps silent, he is taken as a wise. If you don't understand ask and u will be told don't just talk about things u know nothing about.
Peter Pan 8 years ago
I suggest the try of this Ebola vaccine begins from the Flagstaff house
I suggest the try of this Ebola vaccine begins from the Flagstaff house
fred 8 years ago
Mr knows it all, go and volunteer since u know how it works. No one is disputing on how it works all we are saying is they should do the trials in Europe and in US. Thanks.
Mr knows it all, go and volunteer since u know how it works. No one is disputing on how it works all we are saying is they should do the trials in Europe and in US. Thanks.
Nipa 8 years ago
Before you shout "conspiracy theory", just hear me out for a second. Okay, so it emerged that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was a direct result of "inadequate measures" taken by the Kenema hospital in Sierra Leone which h ... read full comment
Before you shout "conspiracy theory", just hear me out for a second. Okay, so it emerged that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was a direct result of "inadequate measures" taken by the Kenema hospital in Sierra Leone which housed/houses a US "level 2" bioweapons laboratory. Apparently, there were cases of patients having had Ebola in past years, before the most recent outbreak.
(www.rense.com/general96/ebostrain.html)
My assertion: the most recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa was not a result of bats flying all the way from the Congo to West Africa but more likely a "controlled experiment" on human experimentation and population reduction carried out by some "powers that be" which directly influence US policies.
Two representatives of those visible "powers that be" are Bill & Melinda Gates as well as George Soros, both of whom are incredibly wealthy and influencial. Gates in particular has bought into the whole "population reduction" thing. They are both working for these "powers".
So, what's my point again?
(1) The US has developed powerful biological agents for specific racial groups. There is an entire genre of biological warfare that includes some of the deadliest pathogens known to man, such as anthrax, bird flu, certain strains of other kinds of flu (Spanish flu, Swine flu etc), Ebola, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and so on. This is not only done by the US, by the way, but they are way advanced in it.
(2) Furthermore, from time to time, actual 'pilot' experiments are carried out within select populations to test the way some germs spread. We saw this with the SARS outbreak in Asia. The Asians were however not experimented on with vaccines (to my knowledge) as Africans are currently being experimented on.
(3) Such outbreaks provide the needed excuse to test vaccines and new medicines on populations which would otherwise be weary of them. Yes, vaccines do not only contain what they are advertised to contain (weakened pathogens) but all kinds of other substances such as heavy metals and other poisons to the body.
(4) Here is the best part: companies like GlaxoSmithKlein (GSK) and Johnson and Johnson can then make tons of money in pharmaceutical products which will be purchased by individuals, organizations (such as the WHO, International Red Cross etc) and nations.
All of this will be avoided if deadly pathogens such as Ebola will not be weaponized. Last year, Japanese-American virologist Yoshihiro Kawaoka published some of his research on a deadly strain of flu for which the human body can build no immunity. This is in the public domain, so you can imagine just what exists under secret, top secret and above top secret weaponized biological warfare agents.
www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-controversial-us-scientist-creates-deadly-new-flu-strain-for-pandemic-research-9577088.html
African leaders need to be aware of this and to take an active stand. The government of Sierra Leone attempted to investigate the Kenema bioweapons facility but as you may imagine, this move got little press coverage.
Meanwhile, companies like GSK, J&J and others have started human testing on willing and pliable Africans, for a tragedy that could very much have been man-made (deliberately orchestrated) and although in the name of saving future human lives, it could all be for financial profit and to advance US bioweapons research.
Whatever 8 years ago
The safety of the citizens of Ghana should be paramount
The safety of the citizens of Ghana should be paramount
BABA AVOKA 8 years ago
THE WHITE MAN AT IT AGAIN" WHEN WOULD THE BLACK SKIN BE RESPECTED. REMEMBER WHAT BOB MARLEY ONCE SAID" WHEN I PLANT A SEED THEY SAY KILL THEM BEFORE THEY GROW, THEY INTRODUCE THE DEADLY DISEASE AND GO ROUND MAKING MONEY FROM ... read full comment
THE WHITE MAN AT IT AGAIN" WHEN WOULD THE BLACK SKIN BE RESPECTED. REMEMBER WHAT BOB MARLEY ONCE SAID" WHEN I PLANT A SEED THEY SAY KILL THEM BEFORE THEY GROW, THEY INTRODUCE THE DEADLY DISEASE AND GO ROUND MAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR BLACKMAN" WHOSE CONTINENT IS CLAIMED TO BE THE HOPELESS" MEANWHILE THE BLACKMAN'S CONTINENT IS WHERE THEY MAKE THEIR RICHES.
Abokyi 8 years ago
Since when did Ghana become a guinea-pig Nation? Ebola testing in Ghana? Haba!!! Kai Mahama!!!
Since when did Ghana become a guinea-pig Nation? Ebola testing in Ghana? Haba!!! Kai Mahama!!!
Pro GHANA I A N 8 years ago
Mercola: "More People Died From the Swine Flu Vaccine than Swine Flu!"
Mercola: "Much Fear Mongering Being Promoted - I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable ... read full comment
Mercola: "More People Died From the Swine Flu Vaccine than Swine Flu!"
Mercola: "Much Fear Mongering Being Promoted - I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable subplot - preparing you for draconian measures to combat a future pandemic as well as forcing you to accept the idea of mandatory vaccinations..."
Kojo 8 years ago
Wll put Kweku
Wll put Kweku
TINA 8 years ago
OH GHANAIANS PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS
INNOCULATION. THEY ADDED US NAME TO THE OTHER COUNTRIES TO MAKE IT SOUNDS BETTER AND BELIEVABLE. WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT DO WE HAVE? THESE PEOPLE WOULD DO ANYTHING MONEY. WE ARE POO ... read full comment
OH GHANAIANS PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS
INNOCULATION. THEY ADDED US NAME TO THE OTHER COUNTRIES TO MAKE IT SOUNDS BETTER AND BELIEVABLE. WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT DO WE HAVE? THESE PEOPLE WOULD DO ANYTHING MONEY. WE ARE POOR PEOPLE AND DO NOT THIS
TINA 8 years ago
ALL GHANAIANS SHOULD WAIT AFTER 2-4 YEARS OF TRIALS.
ALL GHANAIANS SHOULD WAIT AFTER 2-4 YEARS OF TRIALS.
JH. New York 8 years ago
In which State in the U.S.?
I have not read or seen the advert in the news papers.I doubt the story.
In which State in the U.S.?
I have not read or seen the advert in the news papers.I doubt the story.
mahama is a sick faggot 8 years ago
Any Ghanaian who falls for this guinea pig trial for Ebola vaccine is a big fool.... Are you tryna say that your life is less worth than mobile phone and common 200 Ghana cedis????
Any Ghanaian who falls for this guinea pig trial for Ebola vaccine is a big fool.... Are you tryna say that your life is less worth than mobile phone and common 200 Ghana cedis????
Plasma Kote 8 years ago
We need some names here.
We need some names here.
Plasma Kote 8 years ago
Did he get paid for the trial....???????
Did he get paid for the trial....???????
Joseph,canada 8 years ago
Be careful they are the same to inject Ebola into the system the drug companies to make money!
Be careful they are the same to inject Ebola into the system the drug companies to make money!
MENSAH 8 years ago
Why do you want to try this medicine in a country that do not have Ebola. Can you go to the affected countries and do that please. Also why in Africa? People are going to be injected with the virus and then attempt to treat t ... read full comment
Why do you want to try this medicine in a country that do not have Ebola. Can you go to the affected countries and do that please. Also why in Africa? People are going to be injected with the virus and then attempt to treat them with the medicine. What happens if the medicine does not work; meaning the disease will now start to spread in these countries without the virus in the first place. Wake up Ghanaians and decision makers. What will 200 ghc do for? Are you so desperate and in need that you have to take such risk ?
patrick 8 years ago
Sorry the vaccine does not contain ebola virus. it contains a small fragment of it and it can't replicate. only produces protection which prevents ebola infection in future.
Sorry the vaccine does not contain ebola virus. it contains a small fragment of it and it can't replicate. only produces protection which prevents ebola infection in future.
kofi nyarko from Jasikan 8 years ago
Wao another story.So when at all will the blacks start managing their own affairs? We always wait for the whites to take advantage of our weaknesses as a gold digging field right? So fifty something years of independent, Ghan ... read full comment
Wao another story.So when at all will the blacks start managing their own affairs? We always wait for the whites to take advantage of our weaknesses as a gold digging field right? So fifty something years of independent, Ghanaian lab doctors cant not research and get solution to this ebola problem
They are using my people as pigs
We are in the modern world were treatments are evidence based and not by some pastor praying or native doctor proclaiming its efficacy without knowing side effects, etc. We drink concoctions that kill us silently and we have ...
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Of course the unknown is scary. Would it not make more sense to trial the vaccine in countries bordering the affected areas first as well as those it does affect. How will they know the vaccine is effective in Ghana if we do ...
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Love in the time of Ebola
I have found the geopolitics and epidemiology of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) particularly intriguing. It was first discovered in 1976 in the erstwhile Zaire, the quintessential failed state in ...
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Hon. Obadiah I salute you for this educational piece. I hope our leaders are reading this useful material. God bless you
This is stupidity and emotional reaction. Most of the drugs that you use do you know how they are come by. Testing. I any way if someone opt for being part is it your concern. We always want to run people's lives for them.
Brainless kweku.
Hoooo! You are suh a fool! The first time I may have to insult someone here. Kweku Menu or whoever your real name is, you are stupid!. Why won't these drug companies test their vaccines in their countries where they invenst t ...
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Dear Baba:
I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometime ...
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Hello Ankonam!
I may be "clueless" to medical processes but I think I understand some English and I engage in skeptism a lot, particularly in areas I am not very familiar with so I can understand.
What does it mean whe ...
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A deadly virus that originated in West Africa. Your accusation has no merit for chrissakes!
Many are going to read your "skeptism",and regard the as facts. You act like you care about Ghanaians yet you are intentionally you ...
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Ankonam: Thanks for your explanation.Baba's and other responses goes to show how ignorant some Ghanaians are sometimes. We live in a country where drug and disease research is non-existent. We are indeed lucky to have foreig ...
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ANCHONAM,I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SUBJECT YOUR WIFE,CHILDREN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLUS YOUR NUCLEAR FAMILY TO THIS TEST FOR GHC200.00 AND A CHEAP MOBILE PHONE THEN WE WOULD BE OK WITH YOUR COMMENT.U ARE SO STUPI ...
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Kwame Ayensu. you display your ignorance of clinical trials. Do you know what goes on to carry these trials ? Of course you don't. You really think they are coercing ppl to volunteer for thse trials with a phone? Gosh ignoran ...
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All I know is drug tests are conducted on people who have the disease. Here in London, I have read in papers for researchers asking PATIENTS to volunteer. In Kenya and South Africa which are HIV predominant countries, there a ...
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Phase 1 studies are conducted on HEALTHY subjects ONLY.
Before getting to Phase 1, nonclinical studies will always have been done on experimental animals. The non-clinical to first in human (FIH) Phase 1 studies proceed ON ...
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We don't care what Phase A B C D does! We are simply not interested in anything EBOLA. The drug manufacturing companies should go and do their trials where they put their profits. They can do the trials on their own employees ...
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What makes you think I am not a Ghanaian living in South Suntreso or Kwadaso Estate? Or Suame Magazine or even Bubuashie or Lashibi?
Ok be careful and talk sense. Why not in Germany? You rather must reason.
Six healthy volunteers were testing an anti-inflammatory drug at a research unit based Uk when they suffered multiple organ failure. Two men were critically ill. These men were paid volunteers.
Polio was tested in Ghana ...
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Mr. Clinical trial,I guess u know this is a vaccine.Go for it yourself.
Africans we are too coward what is fear about this ?want you be proud to be a part of this trials all that some of us know is insulting learders.Every body want to be family member of the big six but this small trials you are ...
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tell him to read. pls save him him frm his lgnorance.
Hello Agyanka, I watched JOYNEWS TV that even the Volta Regional NDC has come out to stop the drug testing in the Volta region.
I have never believe that a Ghana government will ever sell his people's souls for money. Heyyyy please my fellow Ghanaians never ever believe a white man ooooo ton ton ton. Nobody should try it. You will not see the infecti ...
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Go and test your witchvraft family. Fool
Kweku Menu:
The fact that the clinical trial process underlies the advent of most drugs on the marketing scene does not take away from the concerns that people have. What about examples of clinical trials GONE WRONG?
Yo ...
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CONTAIN EXTRACT OF EBOLA VIRUS?
LET THE FDA EMPLOYES TEST IT ON THEMSELVES .
THE VIRUS SHOULD BE TESTED ON THE EUROPEANS AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON EMPLOYEES.
WAKE UP GHANA AND DON'T BE STUPID.WHATS 200 CEDIS AND CELL PHONE.
WHY NOT TRY IT ON ALL NDC MEMBERS OF THE GOVT FOR THEY ARE GRABING GHANA MONEY IN ALL CORNERS.ANY WAY IN THE VOLTA EQUALS THE SAME 4 THEY DON'T CHANGE 'EM VOTE.
Stupid kweku menu
Blame the government who had accepted it to be tested on his poeple.As usual they see us as non entity so why wont they use us for experiments.God save us from evil.Amen
There were at least 5 reported cases of Ebola in the US, Zero in Ghana. Why would anyone in his right senses try a vaccine of healthy people and in a region where there in no trace of the disease. It stands to reason that the ...
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I regret to say that you are clueless as to clinical trials.
Nobody is interested in using you, or anybody in Ghana as a guinea pig.
Clinical trials are divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and sometimes Phase 4.
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Mr know's it all
Ankonam:
If you really had any guts, you would post under your real name so that Ghanaians could investigate your stake in the clinical trials.
Detailing the specifics of the clinical trial process (for everyone) in no ...
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Oh dear, is your real name "Discernment"? Surely not.
Vaccines a farce? Were you vaccinated against polio? Against measles? Against diphteria? Have any of your children been vaccinated against polio? I certainly hope so. You ...
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Ankonam:
Now look who is talking about being EMOTIONAL!! No facts, no reason...just hot air rhetorical questions? Let me respond.
Why would I ever let the lying European notion of vaccine science lead me to vaccinate m ...
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Thanks very much Mrs Discernment. Let's hold our fire. Pakistan Taliban must be right when they say vaccinating children is a plot to sterilize believers of their religion
@joe turkey but the five cases in US originated from Africa. I hope you are not angry because the vaccines are developed by multi- national drug companies.
Ur name turkey alone shows how naive u re. do u read At all. pls this vacine does not contain ebola virus.lt only boost ur immune system to fight against ebola lt does not treat it. pls read ok n stop displayng ur lgnorance
Why wont those officials fronting the trial send their family members there first for the experiment?
Please people Ebola is not natural,it was created by wicked people with satanic and occultic connections so watch out.The ...
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This is stupid sensationalism. Drug trials are done all over the world all the time.
WHO convenes Meeting for the Assisted Review of the Janssen Ebola Zaire Vaccine Clinical Trials Application by Representatives of Ethics Committee and National Regulatory Authority of Sierra Leone in Accra Ghana E-mail Print
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Why did Mahama not send it to his hometown.When we demand for good roads,he sends it north.why not the ebola tests...the eastern corridor roads are there in a mess..
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
Why not ask for the volta university to be closed down. Its bcos of the university thats why the trials in volta. places like navrongo bidded and failed. so thank God for his mercies.
Ur pArents will be proud of u bcus u hav proved to be a knowledgable person
If you want to know those behind the killing of the two American citizens in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Ch ...
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are these paddies of yours heirs to the stool?
Why Ghana and not the affected countries in the sub-region? What is the motive behind testing a country that did not have the virus?
Wake up, Ghana.
Why not trial in the affected countries but rather in non affected countries..another bad behavour
when was the last time anyone heard of any new vaccine been tested on famous and wealthy people like bill gates.why cant our own pharmaceutical companies manufacture vaccines if ebola is natural
Johnson & Johnson and its accomplish in the persons of Prof. Fred Binka and Prof. Koram are not being truthful. The Phase I trials was suppose to have been carried out in Switzerland but Switzerland rejected the trials becaus ...
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Hohoe and Ghana should take the opportunity to help protect the world from diseases that can kill innocent people. Ghana and Africa have benefitted from vaccines for measles,polio, flu , whooping cough,tetanus and many more d ...
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Mr. Amexo:
Vaccine science is largely fraudulent because of how figures and observations are massaged to appease and bolster corporate interests. Consider that the Ebola vaccine trials have already been completed in Kenya. ...
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we should just be sure that whiles they are testing they will not bring potent ebola viruses into the country. why are they not interested in malaria vaccine. how long has that been in Ghana see how slow it has been for such ...
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In the first place this thing shouldn't be encouraged here. According to sources, this could spread the virus and they would watch people die and later we will have to buy the medications for an expensive price. People are in ...
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BE CAREFUL FOLKS, YOU ARE BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS. THEY HAVE DONE THAT TO BLACKS IN THE US. THESE COMPANIES KNOW AND UNDERSTAND AFRICAN CANNOT READ NOR THINK BEYOND THEIR BELLIES. YOU ARE GOING TO BE INFECTED WITH HOST OF D ...
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Hahahahaha what did the US Military really do in Liberia? Collecting samples of this Ebola. Ghanaians should wisen up. They will see something worse than Ebola. Its going to be a mutated strain of Ebola which will be more dea ...
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Stupid experiment why not in usa, nobody should go for this death warrant
Whether this vaccine ttrials would be allowed by the people of the Volta region will not only depend on the people of the region but the Chiefs. But because these chiefs are poor, fat monies may have already exchanged hands ...
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how and where on this earth will this happen except Ghana.
because our leaders don't take the heart of ordinary Ghanaians into consideration. aaaah mother Ghana.
and see that insult compensation to 200gh aaaaaa. I will ha ...
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Eiii so Ghana we hv no leader or leaders who can really think.Hw can u vaccinate ppl in a country who hv never experience any form of the sickness and leave the country that hv sm of its ppl experiencing that sickness.This is ...
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wiseman u hav no wisdom in ur head to be called wiseman. let me educate u. u dont vacinate persons with de disease u treat dos with de diseas n vacinate dos who dont hav
When a foolish man keeps silent, he is taken as a wise. If you don't understand ask and u will be told don't just talk about things u know nothing about.
I suggest the try of this Ebola vaccine begins from the Flagstaff house
Mr knows it all, go and volunteer since u know how it works. No one is disputing on how it works all we are saying is they should do the trials in Europe and in US. Thanks.
Before you shout "conspiracy theory", just hear me out for a second. Okay, so it emerged that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was a direct result of "inadequate measures" taken by the Kenema hospital in Sierra Leone which h ...
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The safety of the citizens of Ghana should be paramount
THE WHITE MAN AT IT AGAIN" WHEN WOULD THE BLACK SKIN BE RESPECTED. REMEMBER WHAT BOB MARLEY ONCE SAID" WHEN I PLANT A SEED THEY SAY KILL THEM BEFORE THEY GROW, THEY INTRODUCE THE DEADLY DISEASE AND GO ROUND MAKING MONEY FROM ...
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Since when did Ghana become a guinea-pig Nation? Ebola testing in Ghana? Haba!!! Kai Mahama!!!
Mercola: "More People Died From the Swine Flu Vaccine than Swine Flu!"
Mercola: "Much Fear Mongering Being Promoted - I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable ...
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Wll put Kweku
OH GHANAIANS PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS
INNOCULATION. THEY ADDED US NAME TO THE OTHER COUNTRIES TO MAKE IT SOUNDS BETTER AND BELIEVABLE. WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT DO WE HAVE? THESE PEOPLE WOULD DO ANYTHING MONEY. WE ARE POO ...
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ALL GHANAIANS SHOULD WAIT AFTER 2-4 YEARS OF TRIALS.
In which State in the U.S.?
I have not read or seen the advert in the news papers.I doubt the story.
Any Ghanaian who falls for this guinea pig trial for Ebola vaccine is a big fool.... Are you tryna say that your life is less worth than mobile phone and common 200 Ghana cedis????
We need some names here.
Did he get paid for the trial....???????
Be careful they are the same to inject Ebola into the system the drug companies to make money!
Why do you want to try this medicine in a country that do not have Ebola. Can you go to the affected countries and do that please. Also why in Africa? People are going to be injected with the virus and then attempt to treat t ...
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Sorry the vaccine does not contain ebola virus. it contains a small fragment of it and it can't replicate. only produces protection which prevents ebola infection in future.
Wao another story.So when at all will the blacks start managing their own affairs? We always wait for the whites to take advantage of our weaknesses as a gold digging field right? So fifty something years of independent, Ghan ...
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