By Bawanke David
Ghana has launched a nationwide survey to boost trust in locally made vaccines as part of efforts to strengthen its immunisation programme and reduce dependence on external funding.
The National Vaccines Institute (NVI) is leading the initiative, which involves gathering views from 11,077 respondents across 55 districts in all 16 regions.
The survey, running from 16 February to 10 March 2026, aims to understand public attitudes towards locally manufactured vaccines and identify factors influencing acceptance.
According to Dr Sodzi Sodzi Tettey, Chief Executive Officer of the NVI, the feedback will help address concerns and misinformation, particularly in urban areas.
He explained that while some citizens have expressed caution about vaccines produced locally, others are increasingly influenced by misinformation.
Although Ghana has made significant investments in local vaccine research and production capacity, vaccine hesitancy remains a key concern, and public confidence is central to the success of these efforts.
Dr Tettey has called on citizens to fully participate in the survey, assuring them that their responses will remain confidential.
Ghana is transitioning from support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) by 2030 and has invested in local vaccine production. The survey results will inform strategies to promote confidence in locally made vaccines and ensure equitable access to accurate information.
