Ghana repeatedly emerged during the MIRNA Consortium meeting in Nairobi as an example of good practice for other countries to learn from.
Dr Kwaku Poku Asante, Director of the Kintampo Health Research Centre, explains why successful vaccine introduction and rollout depend on more than policy commitments and funding.
He discusses how extreme heat can discourage families from visiting health facilities while also putting vaccine storage and temperature control at risk. He highlights the importance of making research and data accessible to communities, strengthening surveillance and health facility reporting to build confidence, identifying vaccine safety concerns early, and using evidence to improve vaccine delivery.
He also reflects on Ghana’s experience in translating research into policy and what other countries can learn from this approach.