The cervical cancer vaccine in Pakistan works by protecting girls against human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of the disease. Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have asked parents to make sure their daughters aged 9 to 14 are vaccinated during an upcoming immunization campaign. The drive is scheduled to run from November 11 to 24 across the province.
Why the vaccine matters
Health authorities said the HPV vaccine gives effective protection against cervical cancer and can reduce the risk of the disease later in life. They stressed that vaccination during adolescence is a timely and important preventive measure. Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern among women, they added.
Campaign dates and where to get information
The campaign is part of wider efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the disease in KP. Parents who want more details about the vaccination drive and related services have been advised to call the Sehat Tahaffuz helpline at 1166. Authorities urged families to take an active part in the campaign to safeguard their daughters' health.
What happens next
The campaign is due to begin on November 11 and continue until November 24. Families with daughters in the 9 to 14 age group are the audience the authorities have addressed directly. Further information will be available through the helpline during the campaign period.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mein sehat ke adaaray 9 se 14 saal ki bachiyon ke walidain se appeal ki hai ke unhein cervical cancer se bachao ki vaccine lagwayein. Yeh campaign 11 se 24 November tak chalay ga. Vaccine HPV virus se bachati hai, jo cervical cancer ki buniyadi wajah hai. Maloomat ke liye 1166 par Sehat Tahaffuz helpline par call karein.
