Malnutrition continues to be one of the most pressing public health challenges facing Ghana today, particularly among children under five. Despite various interventions over the years, progress has been slow and uneven, with certain regions still experiencing high rates of stunting, wasting, and underweight. According to the Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2018, 7% of children suffer from acute malnutrition (wasting), 18% are stunted, and 12% are underweight, figures that remain alarmingly high. These challenges are further compounded by regional disparities, limited investment, and insufficient coordination among key stakeholders.
In response to this urgent issue, Women, Media, and Change (WOMEC), with support from their funders, launched the Nourish Ghana Project. An advocacy-driven initiative aimed at mobilizing stronger national leadership and resources to tackle malnutrition.
As part of the project’s launch phase, WOMEC convened a high-level Stakeholder Engagement Session in Accra. This event brought together policymakers, civil society actors, the media, development partners, and technical experts to spark dialogue and build momentum for collective action. Held on April 17, 2025, at the Tomreik Hotel in East Legon, the session served as a crucial platform for sharing insights, aligning priorities, and exploring innovative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes.
The engagement emphasized the importance of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and long-term commitment to achieving nutrition goals. It also laid the foundation for future partnerships that will help scale up interventions and promote greater accountability in Ghana’s nutrition landscape.
