By Emmanuel Nyatsikor
Ho, May 25, GNA – Mr Samuel Yao Atidzah, the Executive Director of GOSANET Foundation, a Non-governmental Organisation has commended nursing mothers and caregivers for the vital roles they continue to play in safeguarding the health and future of their children.
“By ensuring timely immunisation, attending child welfare clinics and protecting good hygiene and nutrition, you are laying a strong foundation for a healthier generation,” he noted
Mr Atidzah made the commendation in a goodwill message to nursing mothers and caregivers during the African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week celebration, which falls in May every year, and copied to the Ghana News Agency.
“We noticed your dedication, love and resilience, you are heroines in our communities,” he said.
He stated that GOSANET Foundation was proud to stand by them in this important journey of nurturing a new generation of leaders.
The Executive Director said the Foundation was committed to helping the Ghana Health Service and other partners to ensure that no child was left behind especially in the hard-to-reach and underserved areas.
“As the Ho Municipal Implementing Partner for the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH) on the GAVI CDS 3 Project, we will continue to support government in its efforts to ensure that no child is left behind when it comes to life-saving vaccines and essential health services,” he said.
Mr Atidzah stated that they were doing this through their community outreach Programmes and health promotion education efforts.
He urged them to continue working with other stakeholders to protect their children from preventable diseases and to promote their growth, development and well-being.
Mr Atidzah reminded nursing mothers and caregivers to keep the scheduled dates of the immunization of their children up to date, practice good nutrition and seek timely medical care when the need arose.
“As we observe the African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week throughout the month of May, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all nursing mothers and caregivers across the country and the Volta region.
He said together they could build a healthier family, stronger communities and nation.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah