Ghana’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to launch a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 700,000 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years.
According to the Ministry of Health, the campaign is in response to an increase in reported cases of measles in the country. In the first quarter of this year, Ghana has recorded over 3,500 cases of measles, with the majority of cases affecting children under the age of 5.
The vaccination campaign will take place in all regions of Ghana and will be carried out by trained health workers. The Ministry of Health is urging parents and caregivers to make sure their children are vaccinated during the campaign to protect them from measles.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles and its spread.
The Ministry of Health is working closely with partners such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF to ensure the success of the vaccination campaign. They are also calling on communities to support the campaign and help reach as many children as possible.
The nationwide vaccination campaign against measles is set to begin in the coming weeks, and the Ministry of Health is hopeful that it will help control the spread of the disease in Ghana.
