The Ahafo Regional Health Directorate has appealed to journalists to step up public education efforts to help curb the rising incidence of cervical cancer in the region.
Regional Health Director, Dr. Akosua Owusu-Sarpong, made the appeal at a press conference in Hwidiem, where she also announced that a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign will be rolled out from October 7 to 11, 2025.
The exercise targets girls aged 9 to 14 years, with health workers expected to visit schools to administer a single dose of the vaccine to each child.
Dr. Owusu-Sarpong underscored the importance of the vaccination, describing it as a crucial step in preventing cervical cancer, which poses a serious health threat to women.
She called on parents to allow their daughters to take part in the campaign and urged journalists to use their platforms to educate the public and dispel myths surrounding the vaccine.
“There is no way the Ghana Health Service will introduce a vaccine that will harm citizens,” she assured, adding that the HPV vaccine is safe, tried, and tested.
She further encouraged media practitioners to actively counter misinformation and promote public participation to ensure the campaign’s success.
Source: Sammy Asare
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