28/04/2026
Bono NGOs Champion Child Immunisation During African Vaccination Week
Sunyani, Ghana — The Bono Regional Chapter of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH) has marked this year’s African Vaccination Week with a strong call on parents and caregivers to ensure that all children receive their full complement of life-saving vaccines.
The week-long observance, held under the global initiative of World Health Organization, is aimed at promoting the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against deadly diseases. In Bono Region, the Coalition used the opportunity to intensify public education and community engagement on the importance of immunisation.
Speaking at a community outreach event in Sunyani, the Bono Regional Chairman of GCNH, Raphael Godlove Ahenu, emphasized that vaccination remains one of the most effective and affordable public health interventions.
“Vaccines save lives. No child should suffer or die from preventable diseases such as measles, polio, or whooping cough. We are urging all parents to take advantage of the free vaccination services available at health facilities across the region,” he stated.
African Vaccination Week, coordinated in collaboration with the UNICEF and national health authorities, seeks to close immunisation gaps and reach underserved populations, especially in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
Health experts warn that despite progress made over the years, some children in parts of Ghana still miss routine immunisations due to misinformation, access challenges, and complacency. The Bono Regional GCNH noted that failure to vaccinate children not only puts them at risk but also threatens public health by increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks.
The Coalition also called on traditional leaders, religious institutions, and community influencers to support vaccination campaigns by educating their members and dispelling myths surrounding vaccines.
Parents and caregivers were further encouraged to regularly visit Child Welfare Clinics and adhere to immunisation schedules outlined by the Ghana Health Service.
As part of the activities, the Coalition undertook radio discussions, community sensitisation, and stakeholder engagements to reinforce the message that “vaccination is a shared responsibility.”
African Vaccination Week continues to serve as a vital platform to remind governments, partners, and citizens that protecting children through immunisation is key to building healthier and more resilient communities.
