Ghana lost about 2,500 women to cervical cancer in 2024 out of 3,000 reported cases. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah shared the figures in Parliament on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah called the situation alarming. She said many women report to hospitals too late, leaving doctors unable to save them.
“In 2024, we saw about 3,000 cervical cancer cases, and sadly, 2,500 women died. Most patients come only when the disease has advanced,” she said.
She believes the government’s free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for children aged 9 to 14 will help reduce future deaths. The vaccine protects against the virus that causes most cervical cancer cases.
The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service are increasing education and screening to encourage early diagnosis.
Cervical cancer remains one of the top causes of cancer deaths among Ghanaian women. Yet experts say it can be prevented through vaccination and regular screening.
Health officials say the HPV vaccination drive shows the government’s commitment to protect young girls and improve women’s health.
