The Births and Deaths Registry on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, began a validation workshop for the Ghana Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, a roadmap aimed at building a modern, efficient, and inclusive CRVS system that serves every Ghanaian.
The purpose of the plan is to strengthen the national system to ensure that all vital events—births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions, and others are accurately captured to support national planning and socio-economic development.
Delivering the keynote address at the Royal Lee’s Hotel in Tutu Akuapem, the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Odoley Sowah, emphasized the significance of a strong civil registration system, describing it as the gateway to legal identity and a foundational tool for human rights, governance, and development.
“A strong CRVS system ensures that every birth is recorded and every death is acknowledged, enabling the state to provide legal documents such as birth and death certificates, critical for accessing healthcare, education, inheritance, voting rights, pension claims, and social protection services,” she noted.
The Deputy Minister highlighted Ghana’s progress in strengthening its CRVS system, citing achievements made between 2023 and 2024.
“Birth registration coverage increased to 76.7% in 2024, indicating improved access and public awareness,” she said.
Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway, revealed that President John Dramani Mahama, as part of his Reset Agenda, has taken a personal interest in the strategic plan and will be briefed on its contents after the workshop.
He also expressed appreciation to development partners, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), for their continued support.
The strategic plan reflects a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Judicial Service of Ghana, Marriage Registry, Ministry of Finance, and the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS).
Source: Myxyzonline.com
