Newborns to receive Hepatitis B vaccinations  …from October  - Dr Amponsah-Achiano

Starting in October, all newborns will receive the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), announced this.

The vaccine aims to reduce mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). It will be given within 24 hours after birth.

Dr. Amponsah-Achiano spoke at a National Hepatitis B birth dose forum in Accra. The event allowed stakeholders to provide input on implementing the program.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Hepatitis Foundation of Ghana co-hosted the forum.