Punjab has officially added the cervical cancer vaccine to its routine immunisation schedule. The province leads Pakistan with over 90% coverage in the HPV vaccination campaign. Health officials confirmed that more than 6.7 million girls aged nine to 14 have already been vaccinated. This major public health move aims to protect girls from a preventable […]
HPV Vaccine
HPV vaccine drive: a turning point in public health
Pakistan’s healthcare system faces many challenges, yet this month it achieved a milestone that could reshape the nation’s future. The launch of the national HPV vaccination campaign, targeting nearly 13 million girls aged 9–14, marks a bold step in protecting women from one of the deadliest but preventable diseases: cervical cancer. Backed by WHO, Gavi, […]
Millions of parents refuse HPV vaccination for daughters
The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign has faced a major setback as more than 3.6 million parents refused to allow their daughters to be vaccinated against cervical cancer. The campaign, which began on September 15, was launched with the target of protecting adolescent girls from one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Authorities revealed that […]
Karachi Records Lowest HPV Vaccine Coverage in Sindh
Karachi has shown the lowest HPV vaccine coverage in Sindh, according to Sindh EPI data. The campaign targets girls aged nine to 14 to protect them against cervical cancer. Launched on September 15, the drive will run until September 27 across 30 districts. Around 4.1 million girls are targeted, aiming to reach 1,190 union councils. […]