RTS, S malaria vaccination among children aged 24-59 months in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana; 2023.

Background: Following the successful pilot of RTS,S malaria vaccine, it has been recommended by the WHO for prevention of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children living in endemic areas. Despite the proven benefits of the malaria vaccine, uptake especially of the fourth dose, remains relatively low. We assessed complete uptake of RTS,S malaria vaccine among children 24-59 months and associated factors in the Sunyani Municipality of Ghana.

Assessment of immunization data quality of routine reports in Ho municipality of Volta region, Ghana.

Background: Immunization has been an important public health intervention for preventing and reducing child morbidity and mortality over the years and coverage has increased in the past decades. However, the validity of the data from immunization coverages is usually disputed. Immunization data from health facilities show poor concordance between tallied registers and monthly reports as they are reported to higher levels of the health system.

Dog Owners' Knowledge about Rabies and Other Factors That Influence Canine Anti-Rabies Vaccination in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

Background: Human rabies, often contracted through dog bites, is a serious but neglected public health problem in the tropics, including Ghana. Due to its high fatality rate, adequate knowledge and vaccination of domestic dogs against the disease are very crucial in reducing its burden. We examined dog owners' knowledge level on rabies and factors that influenced anti-rabies vaccination of dogs in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

Risk Factors of Anaemia among Children under Five Years in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana: A Case Control Study.

Background: Anaemia is one of the major causes of death among children under five years in Ghana. We examined the risk factors of anaemia among children under five years in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana.

Methods: This facility-based matched case control study recruited 210 children (70 cases and 140 controls) aged 6 to 59 months.