NVI Urges Public to Participate in Nationwide Survey

The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has appealed to residents across Ghana to actively participate in its National Vaccine Perception Survey, a nationwide study aimed at understanding public attitudes toward vaccines and guiding the rollout of locally manufactured vaccines.

The call comes as Ghana prepares to transition from support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) by 2030, a milestone that will require public trust in local vaccines to ensure sustainable health security.

In a statement signed by Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, CEO of NVI, the Institute emphasized that public cooperation is critical to generating accurate, actionable evidence. “This is not a sales pitch. We genuinely want to listen and understand. The information provided is strictly confidential. Together, we build vaccine confidence that protects every Ghanaian,” Dr. Sodzi-Tettey said.

The survey is being conducted across 55 districts in all 16 regions of Ghana, combining quantitative interviews with 11,077 respondents and seven focus group discussions to capture community beliefs, trusted sources of information, and potential barriers to vaccine acceptance. Districts were selected to ensure representation from urban, rural, and semi-urban areas and to reflect regional variations in vaccine hesitancy.

NVI explained that participation is voluntary and confidential, but the voices of residents are essential. Insights from the survey will directly inform public communication strategies, identify trusted messengers, and guide region-specific interventions for the rollout of Made-in-Ghana vaccines. By participating, communities can help shape policies that ensure vaccines are accepted, trusted, and effectively distributed nationwide.

The Institute stressed that the survey will also establish a national baseline for vaccine confidence, mapping misinformation trends, structural barriers, and public perceptions by region and demographic. These findings will allow health authorities to address vaccine hesitancy systematically, ensuring that Ghana’s vaccine self-reliance is both scientifically robust and socially accepted.

NVI is urging all eligible residents in the selected districts to respond honestly, share their experiences, and raise any concerns. “Your input matters. Together, we can build a trusted and sustainable vaccine program that protects every Ghanaian,” Dr. Sodzi-Tettey said.

 

 

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