Women, Media and Change (WOMEC), on Wednesday, 21 May 2026, organised an exclusive Breakfast Meeting with Honourable Members of Parliament and selected stakeholders to promote strategic dialogue on sustainable financing and parliamentary leadership for maternal and child nutrition in Ghana.

Held under the theme, “Strengthening Parliamentary Leadership and Domestic Financing for Maternal and Child Nutrition,” the meeting aimed to deepen parliamentary engagement, strengthen accountability, and promote increased domestic investment to improve nutrition outcomes across the country.

During the meeting, Mr Nii Odoi Odotei, a Principal Planning Analyst at the National Development Planning Commission, delivered a presentation on “Ghana’s Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Commitments: Progress, Gaps and Opportunities.” He highlighted key achievements made under Ghana’s nutrition agenda, identified existing challenges, and outlined opportunities for improving nutrition financing and accountability mechanisms in Ghana .

Discussions centred on Parliament’s role in addressing nutrition financing gaps, enhancing oversight of Ghana’s 23 active Nutrition for Growth (N4G) commitments, and strengthening collaboration among government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, and the media.

The meeting also underscored the need for stronger political commitment towards integrating essential nutrition interventions, including Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) benefits package. Participants further proposed ring fencing revenue from taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, and sugar sweetened beverages to support the financing of critical nutrition interventions. It was noted that poor health and education outcomes associated with malnutrition could cost Ghana over 2.6 billion dollars annually through reduced productivity.

Participants included Honourable Members of Parliament, representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, National Development Planning Commission, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), development partners, nutrition experts, civil society organisations, and media representatives.