Upper East Regional Health Directorate to commence vaccination of girls aged 9–14 against cervical cancer from October 7
The vaccination campaign is scheduled to run from October 7 to 11, 2025, in line with the nationwide rollout. The exercise is free and aims to prevent cervical cancer and pre-cancerous lesions caused by HPV.
The Ghana Health Service in the Upper East Region has announced the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14, as part of efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.
The vaccination campaign is scheduled to run from October 7 to 11, 2025, in line with the nationwide rollout. The exercise is free and aims to prevent cervical cancer and pre-cancerous lesions caused by HPV.
Speaking during a media engagement in Bolgatanga on Thursday October 02, on behalf of the Regional Health Director, Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakari, the Kassena-Nankana Municipal Health Director, Dr. Edmund Nellic Nyanwura, said cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana.
“Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Ghana, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana; nearly 2,800 new cases and 1,700 deaths occurred in 2020.”
Dr. Nyanwura explained that after piloting the HPV vaccine between 2013 and 2015 in 13 districts, Ghana prioritized its introduction under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to protect girls before exposure to the virus.
“Our target is to ensure that every eligible girl receives this protection, regardless of where she lives. This is a major investment in the future health of our girls, our families, and our communities.” He added.
He urged the media to be strong advocates of the campaign and called on parents and guardians to show interest in the health of their wards by ensuring they get vaccinated.
“Parents and guardians, we appeal to you to ensure that your daughters between the ages of 9 and 14 years take advantage of this opportunity. Vaccination is free, safe, and effective. This campaign is not just a health intervention, it is a commitment to safeguarding the lives of our future mothers, sisters, and leaders.”
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