Please try it on you and ur family first and bbc the rest of the mps and if it is successful others will follow
Please try it on you and ur family first and bbc the rest of the mps and if it is successful others will follow
Kwaku Amexo 8 years ago
I understand the fear but we need to get beyond the fear by learning more about the vaccine. The vaccine does not have ebola virus and cannot infect. The vaccine will help the body to develop antibodies to fight the real viru ... read full comment
I understand the fear but we need to get beyond the fear by learning more about the vaccine. The vaccine does not have ebola virus and cannot infect. The vaccine will help the body to develop antibodies to fight the real virus.
Fdaghana.gov.gh or nih.gov can give more information.
Saint 8 years ago
Brother this vac was made outside Africa why can't they try it there or try in the affected area I do believe u r not one of the selected ppl but pls think twice
Brother this vac was made outside Africa why can't they try it there or try in the affected area I do believe u r not one of the selected ppl but pls think twice
Kotoua Selira 8 years ago
Brother if there is any vaccine for Ebola related illness it should not be in Ghana. It should be at the locations where the virus is severe. Why Ghana? We have no any Ebola virus in Ghana. The people who need the vaccine mos ... read full comment
Brother if there is any vaccine for Ebola related illness it should not be in Ghana. It should be at the locations where the virus is severe. Why Ghana? We have no any Ebola virus in Ghana. The people who need the vaccine most should be the people at the most affected areas in West Africa. How much did you get from these people to use the vaccine against your own people to kill them? Tell me.How much did you get? And don’t lie that the vaccine has not started anywhere in Ghana. It started in the Volta region where people were vaccinated and given $5 and a mobile phone. Are Ghanaian animals to be vaccinated like that ?
Mary Malone 8 years ago
For someone to be a vaccine trial subject, they have to meet a certain number of criteria before they are accepted.
I've been in drug trials previously, but I don't think they would accept me now, even if the trial was in ... read full comment
For someone to be a vaccine trial subject, they have to meet a certain number of criteria before they are accepted.
I've been in drug trials previously, but I don't think they would accept me now, even if the trial was in the USA, because of my age.
If I could, I would be the first volunteer for the vaccine trials. Indeed, I would be honored to do so. It is a small price to pay for participating in a world-changing event.
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON. 8 years ago
Two drug trial men critically ill
Northwick Park Hospital
The six are being treated at Northwick Park hospital
Two men remain critically ill and four others are in a serious condition after suffering a violent reactio ... read full comment
Two drug trial men critically ill
Northwick Park Hospital
The six are being treated at Northwick Park hospital
Two men remain critically ill and four others are in a serious condition after suffering a violent reaction while taking part in a clinical drugs trial.
All are still in intensive care in Northwick Park Hospital, north-west London, after falling ill on Monday.
Myfanwy Marshall told BBC News her boyfriend's body was badly swollen and she had been told he could die.
One of the drugs companies involved in the trial said it has apologised to the families of the men.
But relatives are said to be unhappy with the information given from the firm behind the anti-inflammatory drug.
The families had been given "mixed messages" during two meetings with pharmaceutical company TeGenero AG, which manufactures the drug and Parexel, which ran the trial, it was claimed.
Lawyer Ann Alexander, representing one of the critically ill men, told the BBC the companies had been asked whether any of the animals used to test the drug had died.
"I understand that yesterday, they were told a dog had died during the testing. Today that was denied," she said.
But TeGenero has described the reactions as "shocking developments" and said the new medicine showed no signs of problems in earlier tests.
Myfanwy Marshall
This is not leukaemia, this is not pneumonia, this is not something they know how to deal with
Myfanwy Marshall
'He needs a miracle'
Ms Alexander added: "These are ordinary health people who have been involved in a clinical trial and unfortunately everything seems to have gone wrong.
"I think the most scary thing for the families..is that they don't know what the outcome is going to be".
As there was no antidote and doctors did not know what had happened, they were having to treat the patients on a "symptomatic basis", she said.
It was the first time the drug TBN1412, designed to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and leukaemia, had been tested on humans.
Within hours of taking it on Monday, the six young volunteers had to be admitted to intensive care.
Ms Marshall, 35, whose boyfriend is critically ill, said the normally healthy 28-year-old's face was so puffed, he "looks like the Elephant Man".
She said he was completely lifeless, unable even to move an eyelid.
"They just keep saying he's very, very sick and we are doing all we can," she added.
The hospital says it is continuing to treat the men's "inflammatory disorder" and would do all it could to support the families.
We are devastated at these shocking developments
Thomas Hanke, TeGenero
Q&A: Drug trials
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TeGenero's chief scientific officer Thomas Hanke said the company's first concern was making sure the patients got the best treatment possible and to support the familes.
He added: "They were shocked, devastated. We deeply understand that they are. We are devastated at these shocking developments which we were not anticipating."
He said TeGenero AG had apologised to the men's families.
An investigation by inspectors from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) at the private research unit on the hospital's grounds has begun.
American company Parexel, which runs the unit, said it followed recommended guidelines in its trial.
Professor Kent Woods, from the MHRA, said they would be looking at whether the reaction was caused by a manufacturing problem, contamination, a dosing error or whether it was some "completely unanticipated side effect of the drug in humans".
The Medical Research Council said that while it was "an unfortunate and extremely rare event", such clinical trials were essential for the development of new and better treatments.
Kwaku Amexo 8 years ago
I understand your concern. This is however not Ebola vaccine. Can you be specific about what trials you are writing about?
I understand your concern. This is however not Ebola vaccine. Can you be specific about what trials you are writing about?
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON. 8 years ago
They are all medical trials, Ebola or which ever it is, is still a medical trial using Humans.
Before you actually get results, can you tell us the side effects?
They are all medical trials, Ebola or which ever it is, is still a medical trial using Humans.
Before you actually get results, can you tell us the side effects?
M.D. 8 years ago
This type of stubborn beast requires what I call "confrontational journalism".
The GNA journalists should be doing more to question the health minister's perspectives on vaccinations gone wrong etc.
Segbefia, a lawyer ... read full comment
This type of stubborn beast requires what I call "confrontational journalism".
The GNA journalists should be doing more to question the health minister's perspectives on vaccinations gone wrong etc.
Segbefia, a lawyer, will always do his administrative due diligence to give no impression that these vaccine trials are ill-fated. Should anything go wrong, he will cover himself with technicalities of legal jurisprudence.
Oboye 8 years ago
Please please and please!!! I wish u guys will not even try it...thx
Please please and please!!! I wish u guys will not even try it...thx
BOY KOFI 8 years ago
We simply must know if the vaccine is anti Ebola vaccination for immunisation or a vaccine for treating an affected Ebola patient?This will help the public to understand the purpose of the trail,if it's for a preventive measu ... read full comment
We simply must know if the vaccine is anti Ebola vaccination for immunisation or a vaccine for treating an affected Ebola patient?This will help the public to understand the purpose of the trail,if it's for a preventive measure or purely for treatment.Thank you.
Mary Malone 8 years ago
Vaccines are to stop (in this case) the Ebola virus before the patient becomes infected.
For instance, I received most of my vaccinations decades ago, yet they still work.
Sometimes the vaccine weakens over time, once g ... read full comment
Vaccines are to stop (in this case) the Ebola virus before the patient becomes infected.
For instance, I received most of my vaccinations decades ago, yet they still work.
Sometimes the vaccine weakens over time, once given to the patient. In this case, it is something that happens with a group of patients, and the government will let you know you need to get a "booster" vaccination.
If we get an Ebola vaccine approved and out by 2016, just think of it. Our generation may be the last one to be devastated by the Ebola virus.
My best wishes to you.
From what I understand, in Ghana's case, the vaccine trials will be to see if an inactive bit of RNA can stimulate an immune response in the subject.
pablo 8 years ago
Mr kweku Amexo u are a grand imbecile
Mr kweku Amexo u are a grand imbecile
hippo 8 years ago
So USA, UK, Canada and a host of other Eu countries have rejected the damn thing, but niggers because of greed are embracing it with passion. I do believe they have more knowledge and better health facilities than us, somet ... read full comment
So USA, UK, Canada and a host of other Eu countries have rejected the damn thing, but niggers because of greed are embracing it with passion. I do believe they have more knowledge and better health facilities than us, something wrong with the African politician
Koosei 8 years ago
Kill your tribe before they grow because of the money you want to build a mansion. EEiiiii Ghana paaa nie;;;;;
Kill your tribe before they grow because of the money you want to build a mansion. EEiiiii Ghana paaa nie;;;;;
gyan 8 years ago
NPP forget the 2016 with spreading your false propaganda to the nation. Angel will vote for NDC.
NPP forget the 2016 with spreading your false propaganda to the nation. Angel will vote for NDC.
Komla Adom 8 years ago
"""The Minister noted the quest among leaders in the ECOWAS sub-region and the subsequent urgent appeals to the international community, and the World Health Organisation in particular, to assist in relief operations and in f ... read full comment
"""The Minister noted the quest among leaders in the ECOWAS sub-region and the subsequent urgent appeals to the international community, and the World Health Organisation in particular, to assist in relief operations and in finding a cure for the dreaded disease."""
Appears incomplete.What exactly was being communicated in that paragraph ?
Komla Adom 8 years ago
""Mr Segbefia said the vaccine did not contain the Ebola Virus, and it could cause the Ebola disease.""
...and it could cause the Ebola disease?
Did this actually come from the GNA?
Guys,guys,let's check the informatio ... read full comment
""Mr Segbefia said the vaccine did not contain the Ebola Virus, and it could cause the Ebola disease.""
...and it could cause the Ebola disease?
Did this actually come from the GNA?
Guys,guys,let's check the information we put our there.There's no need for a rush.This story us fraught with a lot of errors (construction- wise as well as grammatical )
Please try it on you and ur family first and bbc the rest of the mps and if it is successful others will follow
I understand the fear but we need to get beyond the fear by learning more about the vaccine. The vaccine does not have ebola virus and cannot infect. The vaccine will help the body to develop antibodies to fight the real viru ...
read full comment
Brother this vac was made outside Africa why can't they try it there or try in the affected area I do believe u r not one of the selected ppl but pls think twice
Brother if there is any vaccine for Ebola related illness it should not be in Ghana. It should be at the locations where the virus is severe. Why Ghana? We have no any Ebola virus in Ghana. The people who need the vaccine mos ...
read full comment
For someone to be a vaccine trial subject, they have to meet a certain number of criteria before they are accepted.
I've been in drug trials previously, but I don't think they would accept me now, even if the trial was in ...
read full comment
Two drug trial men critically ill
Northwick Park Hospital
The six are being treated at Northwick Park hospital
Two men remain critically ill and four others are in a serious condition after suffering a violent reactio ...
read full comment
I understand your concern. This is however not Ebola vaccine. Can you be specific about what trials you are writing about?
They are all medical trials, Ebola or which ever it is, is still a medical trial using Humans.
Before you actually get results, can you tell us the side effects?
This type of stubborn beast requires what I call "confrontational journalism".
The GNA journalists should be doing more to question the health minister's perspectives on vaccinations gone wrong etc.
Segbefia, a lawyer ...
read full comment
Please please and please!!! I wish u guys will not even try it...thx
We simply must know if the vaccine is anti Ebola vaccination for immunisation or a vaccine for treating an affected Ebola patient?This will help the public to understand the purpose of the trail,if it's for a preventive measu ...
read full comment
Vaccines are to stop (in this case) the Ebola virus before the patient becomes infected.
For instance, I received most of my vaccinations decades ago, yet they still work.
Sometimes the vaccine weakens over time, once g ...
read full comment
Mr kweku Amexo u are a grand imbecile
So USA, UK, Canada and a host of other Eu countries have rejected the damn thing, but niggers because of greed are embracing it with passion. I do believe they have more knowledge and better health facilities than us, somet ...
read full comment
Kill your tribe before they grow because of the money you want to build a mansion. EEiiiii Ghana paaa nie;;;;;
NPP forget the 2016 with spreading your false propaganda to the nation. Angel will vote for NDC.
"""The Minister noted the quest among leaders in the ECOWAS sub-region and the subsequent urgent appeals to the international community, and the World Health Organisation in particular, to assist in relief operations and in f ...
read full comment
""Mr Segbefia said the vaccine did not contain the Ebola Virus, and it could cause the Ebola disease.""
...and it could cause the Ebola disease?
Did this actually come from the GNA?
Guys,guys,let's check the informatio ...
read full comment