Births and Deaths Registry, Ghana

Births and Deaths Ag. Registrar Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on National Statistics

ACCRA, March 12, 2026— The Ag. Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway, participated in a joint signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and received confirmation from the Office of the Chief of Staff on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Accra.

The ceremony, organized by the Ghana Statistical Service—the institution mandated to report on data generated by Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs)—marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The MoU reinforces a shared commitment to producing high-quality, harmonized, and timely official statistics for national development.

Speaking after the signing, Mr. Botchway noted that improved inter-agency data sharing and coordination are critical to strengthening civil registration systems and ensuring that vital statistics directly inform policy, planning, and service delivery nationwide.

The agreement is expected to streamline data exchange between the Births and Deaths Registry and partner institutions, reduce duplication, and improve the accuracy and availability of demographic data for government and development partners.

Births & Deaths Registry Partners with Delta Paper Mill Ltd & UG Legon Hospital for Birth Registration Drive

ACCRA— The Births and Deaths Registry has collaborated with Delta Paper Mill Ltd, makers of Flora Baby Diapers and Flora Tissues, and the University of Ghana Legon Hospital’s OBG Department, Child Welfare Unit, Children’s Clinic, and the entire Legon Hospital community to sensitize the public and create awareness on the importance of early birth registration.

The outreach, held at the Legon Hospital, featured mass on-the-spot birth registration, allowing parents to register their babies immediately and receive certificates. Registry staff also mounted public sensitization sessions, delivering health talks on why birth registration is a child’s first right and the foundation for access to education, healthcare, and social protection.

Key activities during the exercise included:

1. Mass birth registration on the spot— newborns were registered and issued certificates instantly.

2. Public sensitization— mothers and caregivers were educated on the legal and social benefits of birth registration.

3. Q&A and support desks— officials answered questions and provided one-on-one support to participants who needed help with the process.

4. Corporate support— Delta Paper Mill Ltd donated Flora Baby Diapers and Flora Tissues to mothers, reinforcing the message of care from birth.

Addressing participants, the Ag. Registrar of Births and Deaths, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway, stressed that “No child should be invisible. Register their birth early for free.” He explained that a birth certificate is proof of legal identity and secures a child’s access to school enrollment, NHIS, a passport, and future opportunities. Registration for children aged 0–12 months is free at all Registry offices nationwide.

Mr. Botchway also personally registered some newborns on the spot and issued their certificates. Parents left with smiles, certificates in hand, and free baby supplies for their newborns from Flora Diapers and Flora Tissues.

The Ag. Registrar extended special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and midwives at UG Legon Hospital for mobilizing mothers for what he described as “this life-changing exercise.”

The joint effort highlights what happens when government, corporate partners, and health institutions work together for children's welfare.

"Happy Easter from the Births and Deaths Registry, Ghana! 🌿🙏 May this Easter season bring you hope, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed celebration filled with joy and reflection.
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Eid Mubarak to all Muslim friends and family! 🌙 The Births and Deaths Registry wishes you peace, unity, and hope. May Eid bring harmony, tolerance, and togetherness to our communities and Ghana.

International Women's Day Event - Early Birth Registration Drive

As we commemorate International Women's Day, the Births and Deaths Registry is honoured to partner with the University of Ghana Legon Hospital's OBG Department, Child Welfare Unit, Children's Clinic, and the entire Legon Hospital community. We're talking about something that impacts every woman, every family, and our nation: birth registration!

As part of efforts to create awareness and sensitize the public on early birth registration, the Births and Deaths Registry will:
- Sensitize and create awareness on the importance of early birth registration
- Answer questions, address concerns, and provide support to everyone who participates
- Free registration for newborns and children under 1 year.

Join us at the Forecourt of the Children's Ward on Friday, 13th March 2026, at 10:00 am sharp, and let's work together to ensure every Ghanaian child has a registered birth certificate -12Months

🎉🇬🇭 Happy 69th Independence Day, Ghana! 🇬🇭🎉

We celebrate the resilience, unity, and progress of our nation with the Births and Deaths Registry. We honor every life that contributes to Ghana's story and remain committed to protecting vital records that maintain our national identity.

💡Register all births now – it’s FREE for children aged 0–12 months! -12Months

Happy Independence Day, Ghana! 🎊👏

Wishing all Ghanaians and valued clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌟 May this festive season bring joy, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

🙏 From the Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry, Ghana 🇬🇭 🎊

Births and Deaths Registry Donates Promotional Items to Boost Child Registration

The Births and Deaths Registry, in collaboration with UNICEF Ghana, has donated promotional materials, including pull-up banners and stickers, to the Eastern Regional Health Directorate. The aim is to increase awareness and promote child registration in the region.

The items are expected to help parents and caregivers easily locate registration centers and serve as a reminder of the importance of registering their children. The presentation was made by Ag. Registrar Samuel Adom Botchway, Deputy Registrar Nicholas Osei Bonsu, Director of Projects Emmanuel Nortey Botchway and the Eastern Regional Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry Edward Adotey Abrahams

Kwaku Obiri Yeboah, Chief Pharmacist of the Eastern Regional Health Directorate, received the items and expressed gratitude, promising to utilize them to boost child registration in the region.

STRENGTHENING IDENTITY: BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRY TRAIN HEALTH WORKERS TO IMPROVE BIRTH REGISTRATION IN EASTERN REGION

The Births and Deaths Registry, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service and with financial and technical support from UNICEF, has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the skills of frontline health workers. The training brought together health professionals including Midwives, Community Health Nurses, and Public Health Nurses whose daily responsibilities place them at the centre of child delivery and birth registration, two critical processes that ensure every child in Ghana receives a legal identity.

In his opening remarks, the Acting Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchwey, reaffirmed the Registry’s commitment to working closely with healthcare providers across the country. He stressed that effective collaboration between the Registry and health workers is essential for improving the national birth registration system and achieving the institution’s broader mandate of universal civil identification.

Mr. Botchwey acknowledged that the sector continues to face several operational challenges, particularly in remote communities where access to registration services remains limited. However, he encouraged participants to approach the training with dedication, noting that the knowledge and skills they acquire will not only enhance their professional competence but also contribute significantly to Ghana’s development.

The training, which began on the 26th November, 2025 and concluded on the 27th November, 2025 featured comprehensive sessions on best practices in birth registration, improved reporting procedures, effective stakeholder engagement, and innovative strategies for increasing timely registration. Participants also explored modern approaches to community outreach, data accuracy, and inter-agency coordination tools designed to strengthen the integrity of the national civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system.

At the end of the workshop, participants expressed renewed confidence in their ability to support the national agenda of ensuring that every child born in Ghana is counted, recognised, and provided with a legal identity from birth.

BDR, UNICEF Meet Akoma Birth on Digital Innovation for Birth Registration

The UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) held an engagement with Akoma Birth, a local innovative startup. The meeting provided an opportunity for the startup to present its concept and demonstrate how technology could support the Registry’s mission to provide accurate, reliable and timely birth information.

Akoma Birth’s presentation forms part of a broader innovation process linked to the UNICEF Startup Lab Challenge, an initiative designed to encourage youth-led enterprises to develop practical, scalable solutions for challenges affecting children and young people. The Challenge promotes open dialogue between innovators and public sector institutions, helping bridge information gaps and stimulate new approaches to system strengthening.

The BDR represented by officers from the StatisticsDepartment, Client Service Department, Administration Department, Public Relations Department, Regional andDistrict office were led by the Acting Registrar Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway and the head of projects, Mr. Emmanuel Nortey Botchway to sought clarity on the operational design, anticipated impact, and potential integration of the proposed tool into existing registration systems. The discussions underscored the importance of digital innovation in reducing service barriers and improving the efficiency of registration processes at hard-to-reach areas.

Both BDR and UNICEF reiterated their commitment to supporting initiatives that leverage technology to advance child-focused services. The meeting concluded with an agreement to conduct further technical reviews as part of the assessment process for potential pilot testing.

UNICEF Partners with BDR to Mark World Children’s Day

UNICEF Ghana in partnership with the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR), joined the global community on Wednesday, 20th November 2025 to celebrate World Children’s Day- a day dedicated to promoting the rights, safety, and well-being of every child.

The event highlighted the importance of legal identity and the role of timely birth registration in safeguarding the rights and well-being of every child.

The UNICEF Ghana Country Director Osama Makkawi Khogalicommended the BDR for its continued efforts to expand registration coverage and improve service delivery nationwide. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to working together to ensure that every child in Ghana is counted, recognized, and provided with equal opportunities for growth and development.

Births and Deaths Registry Calls for Stronger Collaboration with Ghana Health Service .

The Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway, has emphasized the need for a robust partnership between the Registry and the Ghana Health Service to ensure every child is registered within their first year. Speaking at a capacity-building training for District Registrars and Health Information Officers in Koforidua, Eastern Region, Mr. Botchway highlighted that birth registration is crucial for establishing a child's legal identity.

The training, organized by the Births and Deaths Registry in partnership with the Ghana Health Service and sponsored by UNICEF with support from the Government of Ghana, aimed to enhance data accuracy and strengthen integration between the two institutions.

Mr. Botchway stressed that registering newborns is vital for building a reliable data system, which is essential for national development. He urged participants to ensure no child is left unregistered, as this is a fundamental step in securing their rights. He also encouraged midwives to utilize the maternal and child record book to notify the Registry of births, facilitating timely updates to records.

The Registrar emphasized the importance of achieving universal registration by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. He acknowledged the Eastern Region's challenges but expressed optimism that collaboration between the Registry and the Ghana Health Service would yield better results.

The Eastern Regional Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry, Edward Abrahams, noted that the region had achieved 47% of its registration target and anticipated reaching 75% coverage by year-end. He emphasized the need for continued collaboration to improve registration statistics.

Benjamin Tandoh Boakye, Eastern Regional Health Information Officer, also called for stronger collaboration to address gaps in data collection and ensure a robust data system.