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The Coalition of Actors for Public Health Advocacy (CAPHA) and Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) are calling on the Government of Ghana to urgently increase budgetary allocations for maternal and child nutrition, describing the current malnutrition levels in the country as a national emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a capacity-building workshop for civil society organizations and media stakeholders in Accra, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Executive Director of WOMEC, Dr. Charity Binka, warned that malnutrition is undermining Ghana\u2019s development and robbing children of their potential before they can thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cMalnutrition is not just a health issue \u2014 it is a national emergency. It weakens our workforce, hampers development, and deprives our children of a healthy future,\u201d Dr. Binka said. \u201cWe are not facing a crisis of scarcity, but one of poor access, limited education, weak service delivery, and low prioritization.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to her, 18% of Ghanaian children under five are stunted and 7% suffer from wasting, figures she described as \u201cunacceptable\u201d in a country with ample agricultural resources and skilled professionals.<\/p>\n

To address this, WOMEC has partnered with CAPHA, with support from the Eleanor Crook Foundation, to launch \u201cNourish Ghana\u201d \u2014 a national campaign aimed at increasing leadership, awareness, and investment in nutrition.<\/p>\n

Dr. Binka urged government to make nutrition a cross-sectoral budgeted priority at the national, regional, and district levels. She also called for increased promotion of exclusive breastfeeding, improved complementary feeding practices, and hygienic food handling, especially in vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGhana should not be battling malnutrition,\u201d she stressed. \u201cWe have the resources, but what we need now is political will, leadership, and sustained commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

She emphasized the pivotal role of the media in raising awareness. \u201cThe media has the power to shape public opinion. Let\u2019s make nutrition a national conversation \u2014 in homes, schools, markets, and across our airwaves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the next year, WOMEC and CAPHA will intensify advocacy efforts through media campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with parliamentarians and nutrition champions.<\/p>\n

\u201cFighting malnutrition is about unlocking Ghana\u2019s full potential,\u201d Dr. Binka added. \u201cWhen we invest in nutrition, we invest in education, health, productivity, and national development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Kassim Abdulai, Director of Operations at CAPHA, reinforced the urgent need for government action. \u201cIf we truly want to address our public health and development challenges, nutrition must be central to the national agenda,\u201d he said. \u201cWe cannot keep repeating commitments \u2014 we need implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that despite being more visible in rural areas, malnutrition is also prevalent in urban communities due to poor dietary choices, poor hygiene, and inadequate access to nutritious foods. He stressed the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and sanitation as effective ways to strengthen child immunity.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Abdulai expressed concern over the health implications of poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy, which negatively impacts fetal development and child health outcomes. He called on government to establish dedicated nutrition budget lines within the national health budget to support targeted interventions, including:<\/p>\n

Provision of multiple micronutrient supplements for all pregnant women across health facilities;<\/p>\n

Increased supply of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) for malnourished children;<\/p>\n

Mitigation of USAID\u2019s funding withdrawal through sustainable domestic funding;<\/p>\n

Creation of a standalone nutrition budget, separate from broader health initiatives like the school feeding programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana pledged $6 million at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris this March. But pledges alone won\u2019t save lives \u2014 real progress requires action, accountability, and resources,\u201d Dr. Abdulai emphasized.<\/p>\n

He also warned of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) \u2014 such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension \u2014 driven by unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are now facing a triple threat: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle diseases,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a serious national health crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Abdulai also advocated for taxes on sugary and unhealthy processed foods, which are widely available and contribute significantly to rising NCD rates. He urged Ghanaians to return to traditional, wholesome diets and more active lifestyles.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur forefathers thrived on natural, nutritious foods and daily physical activity. We must return to these roots to protect future generations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He concluded with a call for collective action: \u201cThis is a shared responsibility. Government, civil society, the media, and every Ghanaian must come together to reverse this dangerous trend and secure a healthier future for our children.\u201d<\/p>\n

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