The Dormaa Central Municipal Health Promotion Officer of the Ghana Health Service, Christiana Mpoma, has implored parents to encourage their daughters to accept HPV vaccines as the Ghana Health Service begins an initiative to vaccinate females the district.
Madam Mpoma made the plea during the announcement of the initiative which is aimed at reducing the risk cervical cancer among women in the district.
Madam Christiana Mpoma emphasized that these vaccines play a crucial role in providing protection against the human papillomavirus, which is associated with various health issues, including cervical cancer and other potential ailments.
She stated that by promoting acceptance of these vaccines, parents can contribute to safeguarding their daughters’ long-term health, thereby preventing them from dangers of Cervical Cancer.
Mr. Mahama Asuma, a Mental Health Officer at the Dormaa Central Health Directorate, highlighted the significant health impacts that cervical cancer has on women. He emphasized that prevention is best achieved through self-protection, which includes accepting the HPV vaccines.
He stressed that these vaccines are scheduled to be administered to school-going girls of ages between 9 to 24 years from the 7th to 11th of October this year.
