K-P launches HPV cervical cancer drive

PESHAWAR:

The human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization drive begins across Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday (tomorrow).

The campaign will run until the 24th of this month and aims to protect adolescent girls against HPV, the primary cause of cervical cancer, through the administration of a safe and effective vaccine.

Health authorities have urged parents to ensure that their daughters aged 9 to 14 years receive vaccination.

Parents seeking further information about the vaccination drive and related services have been advised to contact the Sehat Tahaffuz helpline at 1166.