Health and Nutrition: Ghana is witnessing improved health and nutrition outcomes over the
past years. Prevalence of anaemia, stunting, wasting, maternal and infant mortality are said
to be on the decline even though no progress has been made towards achieving the exclusive
breastfeeding target, with only 42.9% of infants aged 0 to 5 months exclusively breastfed.
However, regional disparities persist, as northern Ghana lags in critical health outcomes,
including under-five malnutrition and severe anemia, higher levels of child mortality, and
lower coverage of basic health services. Limited access to improved water sources and
widespread open defecation remain significant challenges in many rural communities,
particularly in the northern regions. Low contraceptive prevalence throughout the country
(25% use of modern methods by married women) and high fertility rates in the north continue
to negatively affect the health of mothers and children.
Our health and nutrition programmes therefore aim at improving health and nutrition
outcomes in poor and deprived communities. It also involves advocacy including community
sensitizations and capacity building to improve the sanitation and hygiene behaviours of
people. The organization incorporates service delivery including provision of Health
infrastructure and equipment as well as boreholes and water harvesting facilities.