KP to vaccinate 2.9m girls against cervical cancer in HPV drive
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is launching a 14-day HPV vaccination campaign starting November 11 to immunize 2.9 million girls against cervical cancer. Health officials are working with local journalists to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about the vaccine.
Why it matters
This is a significant public health initiative aimed at reducing cervical cancer rates in a region where awareness and access to preventative care are critical.
Khyber - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to launch its first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on November 11, aiming to immunise 2.9 million girls aged nine to 14 against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, health officials said.
The 14-day campaign will run until November 24 and cover the entire province, including Khyber district, according to the health department.
To raise awareness about the drive, an information session for journalists from Khyber was held at the Deputy Commissioner's House in Peshawar on Wednesday. The session focused on the importance of HPV vaccination, the risks associated with cervical cancer and the role of public awareness in encouraging families to have their daughters vaccinated.
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