Preventive Health Nurses of Port Health at the Kotoka International Airport have spearheaded a cervical cancer awareness campaign aimed at promoting early detection and prevention among travellers, airport staff, and the general public.
The initiative, organised under the auspices of the Ghana Health Service, was held within the airport terminal as part of activities marking Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
The campaign focused on educating stakeholders on the importance of regular screening, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
Nurses provided detailed information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, preventive measures, and the availability of screening services at health facilities nationwide.
As part of the exercise, the team conducted one-on-one health education sessions, addressed common misconceptions about cervical cancer, and encouraged participants to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Travellers and airport workers were urged to take advantage of screening services and prioritise preventive healthcare.
The outreach forms part of broader national efforts to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases through sustained public education and preventive interventions. It also underscores Port Health’s continued commitment to safeguarding public health at Ghana’s points of entry.
Health officials say initiatives of this nature are critical in strengthening awareness, increasing screening uptake, and ultimately reducing cervical cancer-related morbidity and mortality across the country.
