The Yellow Fever Reactive Vaccination Campaign in the Wa West, Sissala East and Sissala West districts of the Upper West Region commenced in earnest on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, and is expected to end on Sunday, 18th October 2026.
The five-day campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 244,869 persons aged 9 months to 60 years across the three districts. The primary objective is to halt the spread of the yellow fever outbreak and protect the population against the disease.
To ensure wide coverage and easy access to vaccination services, trained health workers have been deployed to health facilities and temporary vaccination posts established at strategic public locations, including markets, bus stations, churches, mosques, schools and other public areas. Mobile vaccination teams are also visiting settlements, towns, and villages to reach all eligible persons within the campaign areas.
All individuals vaccinated during the campaign are being issued yellow vaccination cards as official proof of vaccination. The public is advised to keep these cards safely, as they may be required at health facilities, schools, or during travel.
Yellow fever vaccination remains the most effective means of preventing the disease and controlling outbreaks. A single dose of the vaccine provides lifelong protection, making vaccination a critical intervention in safeguarding individuals and communities against yellow fever.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), therefore, strongly encourages all eligible persons aged 9 months to 60 years in Wa West, Sissala East, and Sissala West districts to participate in the campaign and get vaccinated. Public participation is essential to achieving high vaccination coverage, stopping the spread of the outbreak, and protecting the health and well-being of the population.