The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and partners, will embark on a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in schools aimed at protecting eligible girls against cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases.
According to a press release issued by the GHS Headquarters in Accra, the campaign will be conducted through the School Health Education Programme (SHEP) as part of efforts to intensify routine immunisation coverage among school-aged children.
The exercise will be carried out in two phases. The first round is scheduled for October 19 to October 23, 2026, while the second round will take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026.
The campaign targets girls aged between nine and 14 years who have not yet received the HPV vaccine. Health officials say the initiative is intended to raise awareness about the importance of routine HPV vaccination, improve vaccine uptake, and ensure that all eligible girls are protected against cervical cancer and other diseases associated with HPV infection.
To ensure the success of the exercise, health workers will visit schools across the country to administer the vaccine to eligible pupils. The GHS noted that the programme forms part of broader national efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and reduce the burden of cervical cancer.
The Service has appealed to all stakeholders, including school authorities, parents, guardians, teachers and community leaders, to cooperate with health teams throughout the campaign period.
“The Ghana Health Service respectfully calls on all stakeholders, including school authorities, parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders, to support and cooperate with health teams to ensure the successful implementation of the exercise,” the statement said.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of children across the country through sustained immunisation and public health interventions.
The GHS expressed appreciation to its partners and stakeholders for their continued collaboration in promoting child health and building a healthier nation.