Schoolgirls receive HPV vaccine
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Health experts said that as many as 20 women die of cervical cancer every day in Pakistan. PHOTO: FILE
KHANEWAL:
An HPV vaccination campaign has been launched in Khanewal to protect girls aged nine to 14 from cervical cancer, a preventable disease that affects the cervix and remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women worldwide.
The HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing infections that can lead to cervical cancer later in life.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by MNA Muhammad Khan Daha and Deputy Commissioner Dr Salma Suleman who administered the first doses to students. Other officials were also present.
The DC urged parents to ensure that their daughters receive the vaccine to protect their future health.