Ghana’s Six Childhood Killer Diseases

The leading causes of under-5 mortality in Ghana:

1. Malaria – #1 killer; transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.
2. Pneumonia – #2; bacterial/viral/fungal lung infection.
3. Diarrhea – #3; dehydration from pathogens.
4. Measles – #4; highly contagious viral illness.
5. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – #5; severe bacterial coughing fits.
6. Meningitis – #6; inflammation of brain/spinal cord membranes.

Vaccination, clean water, nutrition, and healthcare access are key to prevention.