Deputy Majority Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, has lauded the introduction of the free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into Ghana’s national immunisation programme.
She said the move is both a life-saving health intervention and a gender-responsive initiative to protect girls and women from cervical cancer.
According to her, the nationwide rollout marks a bold step in safeguarding the health and future of girls aged 9 to 14, stressing that “the HPV vaccine is not only a health intervention; it is a gender-responsive intervention, giving girls the protection they need to live long, healthy lives and contribute fully to society.”
Hon. Cudjoe, who gave the commendation in a statement on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 on behalf of the Women’s Caucus, paid glowing tribute to Government, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, and partners for their leadership, noting that over 2,000 Ghanaian women die annually from cervical cancer, which is a preventable disease.
“Cervical cancer is preventable. The time to act is now. Protect our girls. Vaccinate. Save lives,” she declared.
She called on parents, schools, and community leaders to support vaccination campaigns and help dispel myths around the vaccine’s safety.
The nationwide vaccination marks a crucial step in Ghana’s journey toward eliminating cervical cancer reaffirming the country’s commitment to both public health and gender equality.
“No woman should suffer when we can protect her before the danger begins. No girl should die from something we have the power to stop,” Hon. Cudjoe urged.
