Ghana dey prepare to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into ein routine immunization programme for October 2025. Health authorities dey put plenty weight on accurate and responsible reporting so make sure say no girl wey dey qualify miss out.
Media Sensitization: A Critical Step
The World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana, plus the Ghana Health Service (GHS), organise session for journalists from all over the country. Dem talk say media get important role for shaping public opinion, fighting misinformation, and encouraging people to accept the vaccine.
WHO's Perspective
Dr. Fiona Braka, WHO Representative to Ghana, talk say journalists be important partners for public health. She add say: “The media ein voice fit build trust, correct misunderstandings, and give families power to protect their daughters. The HPV vaccine dey give us chance to prevent cervical cancer, and journalists go be very important to make sure say the message about this life-saving vaccine reach every community”.
Ghana Health Service Dey Count on the Media
Dr. Selorm Kutsoati, EPI Manager for Ghana Health Service, explain say the media ein reach and influence go determine if the rollout go succeed. He talk say: “We dey count on journalists to help parents understand why this vaccine dey matter. Together, we fit prevent cervical cancer and secure better future for our girls”.
Journalists Ready to Report Responsibly
Afia Amakwah, presenter for Adom TV, talk say the session give her the tools to report better about the vaccine. She add say she dey feel equipped to address misinformation and build confidence for ein reports.
- Accurate reporting be important for vaccine acceptance.
- Media dey play key role for public health education.
- HPV vaccine dey offer chance to prevent cervical cancer.