Ghana Launches National Malaria Vaccination Campaign In Bolgatanga

Ghana launched a national malaria vaccination campaign in Bolgatanga on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The launch took place in the morning at the Bolgatanga Jubilee Park in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region. The campaign was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in a statement issued in Bolgatanga. The campaign will protect children under five years from malaria across Ghana.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the campaign will cover Bolgatanga, Navrongo, Bawku and Wa. The statement said health workers will visit homes, schools and health centres to vaccinate children. The Ministry of Health said the vaccine is free for all children. The Ministry said parents must bring their children to the vaccination centres.

The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said during a press briefing in Bolgatanga on Thursday, November 5, 2026 that malaria kills many children in Ghana every year. He said many children in the Upper East Region suffer from malaria during the rainy season. He said the Ministry of Health wants to reduce malaria deaths to zero. He said the government will provide vaccines to all regions.

According to a report by the Ghana Health Service, malaria is the leading cause of sickness in children in Ghana. The report said children in rural areas are most affected by malaria. The report said the Ghana Health Service is working with the Ministry of Health to distribute the vaccines. The Service said the Bolgatanga campaign is part of efforts to protect child health.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), an official of the Ghana Health Service said over one million children will benefit in the first phase. The official said health workers in Bolgatanga, Navrongo and Bawku were trained for the campaign. He said the Ghana Health Service provided cold boxes and vaccines for the workers. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that the Service is ready for the campaign.

Speaking to Joy News, the Upper East Regional Director of Health said malaria vaccination will save lives. He said parents should not fear the vaccine because it is safe. He said health workers will answer all questions from parents. He said the Joy News interview shows that health officials support the campaign.

Madam Amina Abdulai at Bolgatanga Market said she is happy about the campaign. She said she lost a child to malaria two years ago. She said her child had high fever and died at the hospital. She said she will bring her other children for the vaccine.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Cape Coast said he is a teacher in Cape Coast in the Central Region. He said many pupils in his school miss classes because of malaria. He said malaria affects learning and attendance. He said he hopes the campaign will reach Cape Coast soon.

Miss Esi Mensah at Ho said she is a mother in Ho in the Volta Region. She said her son gets malaria every rainy season. She said she spends money on medicine for her son. She said she hopes the vaccine will protect her son.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry will also extend the campaign to Accra, Tamale, Takoradi and Ho. The statement said the next phase will start early next year. The Ministry of Health said district health offices will help to identify children who need the vaccine. The Ministry said the campaign is part of government efforts to improve child health.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), a nurse in Bolgatanga said parents are cooperating with health workers. She said many parents brought their children early to the centre. She said the Ghana News Agency report shows that parents in Bolgatanga support the campaign. She said the nurses will work hard to vaccinate all children.

The Ministry of Health said it will monitor the campaign to ensure every child is covered. The Ministry called on parents to keep vaccination cards safely. The Ghana Health Service said it will continue to educate parents on malaria prevention. The government asked all Ghanaians to support the campaign to protect children from malaria.

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