The Ahafo Regional Health Directorate has launched the second dose of the polio vaccination campaign in Goaso.
The campaign aims to vaccinate 24,104 children aged 7 to 11 months across the Ahafo Region.
Deputy Regional Public Health Director Dr. Bernard Ziem announced the launch during a press briefing at Goaso.
He confirmed that the first round of polio vaccination was completed across all targeted districts.
Dr. Ziem explained the second dose, given by injection, provides full protection against poliomyelitis.
He noted the campaign is part of a broader national effort to eradicate the disease in Ghana fully.
According to Dr. Ziem, Ahafo Region has recorded no recent polio cases due to proactive health measures.
Asunafo North Health Director Theresa Krah urged mothers and caregivers to ensure children receive the second dose.
She emphasized that the injection remains the most effective way to guarantee long-term polio protection.
Krah stated that nurses are deployed at health facilities and vaccination sites in all communities.
She encouraged full participation from parents, noting that the second phase of polio vaccination is already ongoing.
