The Okaikwei North Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has launched an initiative aimed at promoting child health and immunization awareness under the theme “Every Child Deserves a Healthy Future: Invest in Your Child. Attend Weighing Regularly.”
The official launch of the Annual Child Health Promotion and African Week took place on May 15, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to improving early childhood healthcare through education and community engagement.
As part of the weeklong campaign, officials from the NCCE and GHS held a special sensitization session with members of the Kissiman Mosque congregation on Friday, May 23, 2025.
The engagement focused on educating parents—especially young women—on the importance of regular child weighing and immunization.
Mr. Bright Larbie, Assistant Civic Education Officer of the NCCE, emphasized that routine weighing is vital for monitoring the growth and well-being of infants and toddlers.
He also addressed prevalent misconceptions about vaccinations, urging parents not to fall for myths but to take full advantage of immunization services to ensure their children grow strong and healthy.
Health expert Madam Abigail Amoah from the Ghana Health Service reinforced the message, explaining how vaccines help prevent six major childhood diseases and more.
She also encouraged nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding, citing its extensive benefits for infant development.
Mrs. Joanna Ampomaa Nkansah, Deputy Director at the NCCE Regional Office, added that the risks of not vaccinating children are far-reaching—not only putting individual children at risk but also exposing entire communities to the spread of preventable diseases.
She stressed that immunization is a shared responsibility and should not rest solely on the shoulders of mothers.
The campaign has been widely applauded for its collaborative approach and strong community focus, aiming to build a healthier future for Ghana’s children—one family at a time.
