A general medical practitioner, Dr Julian Nii Ardey Ansah, has highlighted the benefits of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in the prevention of various types of cancers and genital warts.
According to Dr Ansah, the HPV vaccine protects against infections caused by the types of HPV responsible for more than 90 percent of cervical cancers, as well as most cases of anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, oropharyngeal (throat) cancers, as it prevents about 90 percent of genital warts.
Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb on June 20, 2025, the medical expert described the vaccine as 'highly effective' and urged the public to prioritise early vaccination. "The earlier we vaccinate, the better the chances of preventing these life-threatening diseases.
Parents, schools, and health authorities must work together to ensure young people are protected at the right time," he emphasised.
