- Ghana Health Service launches polio vaccination campaign in Greater Accra
- Campaign targets children from newborns to 5 years old across 9 districts
- Vaccination drive runs from February 27 to March 2, 2025
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to launch a critical polio vaccination campaign in select areas of Greater Accra, targeting children from newborns to five years old across nine districts. The campaign, scheduled to run from February 27 to March 2, 2025, aims to safeguard young children from the debilitating disease.
Health professionals will visit various locations, including homes, lorry stations, markets, schools, and churches, to ensure comprehensive coverage. Deborah Noble-Yorke, Health Promotion Officer in the Ablekuma South District, confirmed the campaign, emphasizing its importance in protecting children who may have missed out on last year’s vaccination efforts.
“We are committed to ensuring that every child is protected from polio, and this campaign is critical in reaching those who may have missed out during last year’s efforts,” Noble-Yorke stated.
The previous campaign faced challenges, with some schools and parents refusing vaccination, leaving some children unvaccinated. Noble-Yorke urged cooperation from parents, school leaders, and community members, saying, “The success of this campaign depends on your cooperation… We urge all parents to bring their children forward for the vaccination.”
The districts included in the vaccination drive are Ablekuma North, Ayawaso West, Ayawaso North, Adentan, Ga Central, Ga South, and Tema West. Noble-Yorke reassured the public that the GHS remains committed to providing high-quality healthcare, aligned with the Ministry of Health’s goals and the President’s vision to improve public health in the country.
Parents are strongly encouraged to support the campaign and ensure their children are vaccinated against polio, a potentially life-threatening disease.
