Islamabad (September 10, 2025): Pakistan has successfully received the full supply of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from the United Nations to strengthen its fight against cervical cancer.
According to official sources, the final consignment of the vaccine has arrived in the country, bringing the total supply to 13 million doses provided by UNICEF. Alongside vaccines, UNICEF also delivered 13 million 0.3 ml syringes to support the campaign.
The combined value of the HPV vaccines and syringes stands at 10 billion PKR, fully donated by the international vaccine alliance Gavi.
🗓️ Vaccination Campaign Timeline
- Dates: September 15 – 27, 2025
- Coverage Regions: Punjab, Sindh, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Islamabad
- Target Group: Girls aged 9 to 14 years will receive a single dose of the HPV vaccine
Health teams will administer the vaccine in both public and private schools, ensuring widespread outreach.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide.
- The HPV vaccine is proven to be highly effective in preventing infections that lead to cervical cancer.
- Pakistan’s large-scale vaccination effort marks a major milestone in women’s healthcare and aligns with global health targets for cancer prevention.
What’s your Reaction?
+1
+1
+1
