Islamabad: Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targets 13 million girls aged 9 to 14, former health minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has proposed steps to avoid rejection.
He also urged parents and young girls to step up and get vaccinated against cervical cancer. He said the vaccine has been scientifically proven, tested and used worldwide.
It is worth mentioning that during his tenure as Minister of Caretaker Health, Dr. Jan initiated efforts to introduce HPV vaccines and participate in the International Vaccine Alliance Gavi.
“Ultimately, our efforts and struggles paid off, which was great. The plants we have started to produce results at the cost of seating and pain because the HPV vaccine has been launched.”
“Be careful about the resistance of certain areas, it is best to simulate the risk of conventional immunization in areas with refusal or hesitant to conduct risk, and should communicate and engage in activities to eliminate any concerns. 90% coverage.
Meanwhile, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal performed the Gavi mission to discuss the progress of the HPV vaccination campaign and future immunization programs.
The Gavi mission is led by Thabani Maphosa, Gavi’s chief national delivery officer, an HPV vaccination campaign for cervical cancer.
The Minister of Health is satisfied with the campaign launch. He stressed the importance of maintaining momentum to ensure the average use of lifesaving vaccines for all qualified girls nationwide.
Priority areas and guidelines identified by the Minister include ongoing press conferences, drawing on global experience and best practices, integrating efforts with the efforts of the Ministry of Education, and managing feedback through Helpline 1166 et al.
Mustafa Kamal also asked the support of visiting Garvey mission members to introduce advances in the production of hexavalent vaccines and indigenous vaccines in Pakistan.
The Health Minister reiterated that the HPV vaccination drive will be a milestone in reducing the burden of cervical cancer and ensuring a healthier future for the country.
Posted in Dawn on September 18, 2025
