Vaccine Production and Human Resource Support in Ghana: Career Progression Opportunities for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Professionals in the Context of One Health Collaboration
Sr No:
Page No:
43-48
Language:
English
Authors:
Maxwell Dextler Ampofo* , Richard Kusi Boateng, Albright Stephen Effah Ameyaw.
Received:
2024-11-09
Accepted:
2024-11-18
Published Date:
2024-11-24
Abstract:
The need for enhanced local vaccine production in Ghana has become
increasingly critical, particularly in the wake of global health challenges like the
COVID-19 pandemic and other emerging zoonotic, neglected infectious and noncommunicable diseases respectively. The Ghanaian government's partnership with
international organizations such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft f?r Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the European Union (EU) underscores a commitment to
bolstering vaccine production capabilities. This paper explores the purpose,
foundations, and methodologies of the vaccine production initiatives in Ghana while
outlining the career opportunities for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
professionals. The analysis emphasizes the critical roles veterinarians play within the
One Health framework, the expected outcomes of increased vaccine production, and
the mindset preparedness necessary for DVM students to excel in this evolving field.
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