From the start of pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the first 1,000 days, represents the most important window for human development. Good nutrition shapes the foundation. During this short window, the body and brain grow at a pace that will never be repeated. When nutrition is inadequate, the damage to physical growth and cognitive…
For decades, treating severely malnourished children meant weeks or months of hospitalization. Families were forced to choose between staying with and caring for a sick child in a distant facility and keeping their farms, businesses, and households running. Hospital wards are filled with vulnerable children who often face higher risks of hospital-acquired infections. The financial…
Ghana’s decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy in 2025 marks an important shift in health financing. By removing limits on how much revenue the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) can receive, government has created room to strengthen and expand essential health services. This change comes at a crucial time for maternal and child…
An estimated 68,517 children in Ghana currently suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition, yet only about 15 percent receive treatment. This gap is not due to a lack of effective solutions, but to limited and unstable access driven by fragmented, donor-dependent financing. As Ghana advances toward universal health coverage and economic self-reliance, ensuring sustainable and equitable…
The persistence of malnutrition in Ghana raises important questions about leadership and accountability in nutrition governance. While technical expertise and donor support are available, progress remains uneven due to weak accountability mechanisms and limited political prioritization. Effective leadership for nutrition requires more than policy statements. It demands clear targets, sustained financing, and transparent monitoring systems….
Malnutrition persists in Ghana not because solutions are unknown, but because leadership has not consistently elevated nutrition as a national priority. Despite the availability of evidence-based interventions, malnutrition remains under-addressed in policy implementation and financing decisions. This gap reflects a broader leadership challenge that must be urgently addressed. Nutrition outcomes are shaped by decisions across…
Malnutrition remains one of the most significant barriers to Ghana’s long-term development. While its effects are most visible in childhood illness and mortality, its consequences extend far beyond the health sector, affecting education outcomes, labor productivity, and economic growth. Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), in particular, demands urgent policy attention due to its direct link to…
Despite RUTF’s proven ability to save lives, access to it in Ghana remains inconsistent. Many caregivers face long travel distances to treatment centres, only to be told that supplies have run out. Others rely on community health workers who do their best but struggle with stock shortages. The core challenge is simple: RUTF in Ghana…
Malnutrition has quietly become one of Ghana’s most urgent public health threats. Although it may not dominate headlines as frequently as infectious diseases, its impact is devastating, especially for children under five. It affects their physical growth, cognitive development, academic potential, and long-term productivity. Fortunately, one innovation has transformed how malnutrition is treated globally: Ready-to-Use…
Every year, thousands of children across Ghana face the harsh realities of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), a condition that weakens their immunity, disrupts growth, affects brain development, and puts their lives at risk. While families often strive to provide the best they can, the rising cost of food, inadequate dietary diversity, and limited access to…