Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on Ghanaians to disregard misleading information circulating on social media regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. He described such claims as false, misleading, and a threat to the country’s public health efforts.
Speaking at the national launch of the HPV Vaccination Campaign in Osu on Wednesday, October 8, Mr. Akandoh emphasized that the vaccine is both safe and effective, urging parents and guardians to ensure that their daughters, particularly those aged between 9 and 14 years, are vaccinated to help prevent cervical cancer.
“Anytime a new vaccine is introduced, conspiracy theories begin to circulate. Let me assure Ghanaians that this HPV vaccine has passed all safety checks and is approved by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Ghana is not the first country to roll it out,” he stressed.
The Minister further noted that the introduction of the HPV vaccine aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, which prioritizes preventive health services.
He announced that the HPV vaccine will be integrated into Ghana’s routine immunisation programme to ensure long-term accessibility and nationwide coverage.
Mr. Akandoh also cautioned the public against spreading unverified information, warning that such actions could undermine efforts to protect young girls from preventable diseases.
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