IOM Ghana Goodwill Ambassador and award-winning musician Kofi Kinaata has taken the lead in an advocacy campaign on Mpox preparedness and prevention in Elubo, a major border town between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in the Western Region.
The initiative, launched by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and other stakeholders, aims to strengthen cross-border public health surveillance and raise awareness on Mpox prevention and response strategies.
With funding support from IOM’s Rapid Response Mechanism, the campaign focuses on empowering border communities with vital health information, early detection measures, and coordinated action to curb the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
Speaking at the launch, Kofi Kinaata emphasised the importance of community education and collaboration in preventing health emergencies. He encouraged residents to stay informed, practice safe health habits, and report any suspected cases promptly.
The IOM and its partners reiterated their commitment to supporting Ghana’s health authorities in enhancing epidemic preparedness, especially in high-risk cross-border areas like Elubo, where mobility and trade activities are frequent.
This initiative underscores IOM’s ongoing efforts to promote health security, community resilience, and safe migration in Ghana and the sub-region.
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