28/04/2026
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital today hosted the launch of the Child Health and Safety Organisation (CHSO) under the theme:
“From Treatment to Prevention: Protecting Children Through Safety Awareness.”
The event brought together health professionals, partners, and stakeholders committed to reducing preventable child injuries through education and advocacy.
In his address, the Founder of CHSO, Mr. Samuel Frimpong, shared the inspiration behind the initiative and outlined a vision for a nationwide movement focused on child safety.
The Medical Director, Dr. Leslie Issa Adam-Zakariah reaffirmed the Hospital’s role as a Principal Health Partner, emphasizing the need for healthcare institutions to go beyond treatment and actively support prevention.
The head of the burns and reconstruction department, Dr. Charles K. Asiedu provided valuable context on the urgent need for child injury prevention, emphasizing the real-life impact of avoidable accidents on families and the health system, and underscored the importance of sustained public education, community engagement, and collaborative action among stakeholders to reduce these preventable incidents.
A key highlight was the symbolic launch of CHSO, including the unveiling of its banner and introduction of the team, alongside the presentation of The Safety Adventures of BB, a child-focused educational book series.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Ghana Health Service, Madam Grace Eddy Amewu stressed that shifting from treatment to prevention is essential to saving children’s lives. She noted that many risks—such as burns, drowning, poor hygiene, and road accidents—are preventable through increased safety awareness at home, in schools, and in communities. She emphasized that prevention not only protects children’s health but secures their future.
The event concluded with a call for continued collaboration to promote child safety through awareness, education, and community action.
