The Ghana Health Service has announced a cholera vaccination campaign targeting children across the Accra Metropolitan area.
This initiative is part of efforts to combat and prevent the spread of cholera, particularly among children in various parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The campaign, set to run from February 14 to 17, 2025, is a national effort to control and prevent the spread of cholera, especially in high-risk areas.
Health Promotion Officer at the Ablekuma South District, Deborah Noble-Yorke, explained that the vaccination will be targeted at children in specific districts identified as priority areas.
These include Ablekuma South, Okaikwei South, and Ashiedu Keteke, all within the Accra Metropolitan area.
Speaking to Adom News, Noble-Yorke emphasized the importance of the campaign, stating,
“We are focusing on high-risk areas, and we want to ensure that children in these districts are vaccinated to prevent the spread of cholera to other parts of the region.”
She also clarified that the campaign will not include pregnant women, as they are not eligible for the vaccination.
Vaccination teams will be deployed to various public spaces such as schools, markets, and bus stations across Greater Accra to ensure maximum coverage and accessibility for families.
She noted that the initiative aims to make the vaccine readily available to children in a variety of community settings.
The Ghana Health Service is urging all parents to ensure their children participate in this essential vaccination effort to help curb the ongoing cholera risk in the region.
Noble-Yorke further appealed for public cooperation, stating,
“We encourage all parents to take part in this important initiative and protect their children from the dangers of cholera.”
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