Mothers have been urged to ensure regular weighing of their babies from birth until they reach five years old.
In a recent advisory notice shared on social media to mark this year’s African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) advised parents to “remember to inquire about their child’s growth at every health facility visit.”
Additionally, the advisory notice stressed the importance of parents bringing their infants for immunization against childhood diseases within their first two years.
Africa Vaccination Week, held annually during the last week of April, aims to raise awareness and underscore the crucial role of vaccination in disease prevention across the African continent.
Usually organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and other partners, the week features various activities including immunization campaigns, advocacy drives, and community engagement initiatives aimed at boosting vaccination coverage and vaccine accessibility.