Health Minister, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), is set to officially launch Ghana’s Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign today — a landmark public health initiative designed to protect girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer. The programme represents a major step forward in Ghana’s efforts to broaden routine childhood immunisation, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding the well-being and future of young girls.
Ahead of the launch, Minister Akandoh highlighted that the HPV vaccine is a safe, effective, and scientifically proven tool for preventing cervical cancer, which remains the second most prevalent cancer among women in Ghana. “This initiative represents our collective determination to give every Ghanaian girl the opportunity to grow into a healthy woman, free from the threat of cervical cancer,” he said. “Together, we stand united against cervical cancer.”
Health experts and community leaders have applauded the rollout, stressing that early vaccination provides the strongest protection before any potential exposure to the virus. The Ministry of Health, working in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, UNICEF, and other international health agencies, will oversee the nationwide implementation of the campaign.
The HPV vaccination drive forms part of Ghana’s wider commitment to achieving universal health coverage and curbing preventable diseases through immunisation. Public health officials are urging parents and guardians to ensure that all eligible girls receive the vaccine, describing it as a landmark step toward eliminating cervical cancer in Ghana. The official launch is currently underway at the Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Hall in Accra.
Source: Classfmonline.com/cecil Mensah
