Women in the Ashanti Region are set to benefit from a free mass Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination exercise in September this year, aimed at reducing the rising cases of cervical cancer.
According to Dr Johnson Kyeremeh, a medical doctor at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), cervical cancer remains a major health threat in Ghana, with about 3,000 women diagnosed with the disease annually.
He noted that nearly half of those diagnosed die due to delays in seeking medical care or late detection.
Speaking on OTEC FM's Breakfast Show, hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng (KOA) on Friday, August 22, 2025, Dr Kyeremeh underscored the urgent need for early detection and treatment to reduce the high mortality rate associated with the disease. "Cervical cancer is preventable if women seek the right medical help at the right time and from qualified professionals.
