The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) through the School Health Education Programme (SHEP) and its partners, is set to undertake two rounds of the Periodic Intensification of Routine Immunisation (PIRI), focusing on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in schools nationwide.
In a statement issued on October 19, 2026, and signed by the Director General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Service said the exercise is scheduled for October and November/December.
According to the statement, the exercise aims to raise awareness of the routine HPV vaccine, improve vaccination uptake, and ensure that all eligible girls aged 9-14 years are protected against cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases.
The exercise has been scheduled for Round One from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23, and Round Two from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, 2026.
During the exercise, health staff will visit schools across the country to administer the HPV vaccine to all eligible girls aged 9-14 years who have not yet received the vaccine.
The Service further called on all stakeholders, including school authorities, parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders, to support and cooperate with health teams to ensure the successful implementation of the exercise.
