Key figures share their perspectives on a controversy that led to the suspension of Ebola vaccine clinical trials in Ghana.
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EBODAC (Ebola Vaccine Deployment, Acceptance and Compliance) was set up to develop strategies and tools to encourage acceptance and uptake of new Ebola vaccines in the context of clinical trials.
Publications
This study examined the media messages put forth by different stakeholders in two Ebola vaccine trials that became controversial in Ghana.
Video and events
The Vaccine Confidence Project is pleased to announce the launch of a series of public webinars.
Video and events
This webinar is part of an online course on media monitoring that the VCP developed as part of its work to monitor and address concerns and rumours circulating around the GCRF Vaccine R&D networks.
country
Vaccine confidence in Ghana is average compared to other countries. The latest data we have for Ghana is from surveys conducted in 2022 which showed that 69% of people feel that vaccines are safe and 71% think they are effective. 59% of those surveyed said they believe it’s important for children to have vaccines and 58% feel that vaccines are compatible with their religious beliefs.
Publications
Heidi Larson, Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project and Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science and researcher Sara…