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News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Ho Municipal Health Directorate targets 2,370 girls for HPV vaccination

Campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer through early vaccination
The Ho Municipal Health Directorate is vaccinating 2,370 girls aged 9–14 against HPV — the virus responsible for most cervical cancer cases. The HPV vaccine is now free at health facilities for eligible girls.
Why this matters Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and the HPV vaccine is free for girls aged 9–14 in Ghana. If you have a daughter in this age group, ask your health facility about vaccination today.
Ho Municipal Health Directorate, Ho
Posted 1w ago
Ghana News Agency
Outbreak Source of News Ministry of Health Ghana

Ghana records 450 suspected yellow fever cases — Health Minister

Upper West Region focus of intensified surveillance and response
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reports approximately 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana between June and September 2026, with 74 in the Upper West Region and 3 confirmed. A National Rapid Response Team has been deployed.
Why this matters Yellow fever is preventable with vaccination. If you live in or travel to northern Ghana and haven't been vaccinated, ask your health facility about the yellow fever vaccine — and seek care early for fever, jaundice, or muscle pain.
Posted 1w ago
Ministry of Health Ghana
COVID cases surge in France with new symptoms — fever, severe migraines
Outbreak Source of News Ghana News Agency

COVID cases surge in France with new symptoms — fever, severe migraines

Cases up 76% in one week as France restarts vaccination campaign
French health authorities report a 76% weekly increase in COVID-19 cases, with fever above 38°C and severe headaches as the most common symptoms. Vaccination campaigns resume October 15.
Why this matters COVID hasn't gone away. If you're travelling or at higher risk, know the symptoms — high fever, severe headaches — and stay up to date with your vaccinations.
Posted 2w ago
Ghana News Agency
Vaccinate dogs to prevent rabies deaths — Dr Danyo
Advisory Source of News Graphic Online

Vaccinate dogs to prevent rabies deaths — Dr Danyo

Ghanaian vet urges pet owners to act
Dr Danyo urges dog owners in Ghana to vaccinate their pets against rabies, noting that most human rabies deaths are preventable through pet vaccination.
Why this matters Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms start — but it's preventable. Vaccinate your dog and seek immediate care after any bite.
Posted 2w ago
Graphic Online
Research Source of News CIDRAP

More than 2 million new cancer cases caused by infections in 2024, study finds

1 in 8 cancers linked to preventable infections
A new study finds that about 1 in 8 of the 2 million new cancer cases in 2024 were caused by infections — many of them preventable.
Why this matters Some infections that cause cancer — like HPV and hepatitis B — are preventable through vaccination.
Posted 2w ago
CIDRAP

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