Pakistan has launched the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine as part of its routine immunization program, beginning its first vaccination campaign from September 15 to 27 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and AJK. The vaccine is designed to prevent HPV infections that can cause cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and head and neck cancers. While the move […]
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Govt declares HPV vaccine safe, essential for girls
Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has strongly defended the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, calling it “100% safe, effective, and scientifically proven” for the prevention of cervical cancer. “As Education Minister and as a responsible citizen, I guarantee the absolute safety of this vaccine. I have ensured my own family’s daughters received it,” said Rana […]