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Ghana teens get HPV cancer vaccine amid parent hesitancy

October 27, 2025

The HPV vaccine protects girls from cervical cancer. Some parents in Ghana are still doubtful, keeping their daughters from getting vaccinated. Yet, many teens are taking this vital step to protect their health.

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Producer/Coordinator: Jane Nyingi

Author: Maxwell Suuk Hadijat Malechi

Video Editor: Martha Torres Rodriguez

Jane Nyingi
Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi