The Coalition for Women’s Health in Africa (COWHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ghana, successfully convened an exclusive high-level roundtable titled “From Policy to Progress: Advancing Women’s Cancer Elimination and Treatment in Ghana.”

The session brought together senior government leaders, health experts, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders for a solution-focused dialogue on strengthening HPV vaccination scale-up and expanding access to cervical and breast cancer screening and treatment services.

Expertly moderated by Marloes Kibacha, Managing Director at Africa Health Business, the discussion highlighted key priorities including integrated service delivery, sustainable financing, stronger community engagement, and enhanced multisectoral coordination.

We were honored to feature distinguished speakers and contributors, including:

• Dr. Efua Commeh – Municipal Director of Health, La Nkwantanang–Madina, Ghana Health Service
• Dr. Selorm Kutsoati – Acting Programme Manager, EPI, Ghana Health Service
• Mrs. Nyawira Njeru – Regional Director, Africa, Hologic, Inc.
• Dr. Maureen Martey – Head, Resource Mobilization (Bilateral & Domestic), Ministry of Health, Ghana
• Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey – Chief Executive Officer, National Vaccine Institute, Ghana (NVI)
• Mokgadi (Lischen) Mashishi – Direct Access Lead, Market – Organon, COWHA Chairperson
• Vuyo Mjekula – Director: External Affairs (Policy & Market Access), Sub-Saharan Africa, MSD South Africa

The roundtable marked a significant step toward shaping a unified national roadmap that advances prevention, early detection, and treatment of women’s cancers in Ghana.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants and partners for your time, insights, and commitment. Your contributions are vital in driving coordinated action, strengthening partnerships, and advancing women’s health across the continent.