The November 11–24 campaign was inaugurated at DHQ Hospital Timergara, with authorities urging parents to ensure eligible girls receive the preventive vaccine.
LOWER DIR, November 11, 2026: A vaccination campaign to protect girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has officially been launched in Lower Dir district, with health authorities aiming to ensure maximum coverage of eligible girls.
The campaign will continue from November 11 to November 24, 2026, during which vaccination teams will administer doses to eligible girls across the district according to prescribed targets.
Campaign Inaugurated at DHQ Hospital Timergara
The campaign was formally inaugurated at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Timergara by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Lower Dir, Dr. Iza Arshad.
Dr. Abbas, PEI Coordinator, also attended the inauguration ceremony.
During the event, participants highlighted the importance and benefits of HPV vaccination and emphasised the need to raise public awareness about the campaign.
Parents Urged to Ensure Girls’ Participation
Authorities urged parents and guardians to ensure that their eligible daughters participate in the vaccination campaign and extend full cooperation to vaccination teams.
They stressed that public awareness and community support would be essential to achieving the campaign’s prescribed targets.
Administration Vows Maximum Vaccination Coverage
The district administration expressed its commitment to utilising all available resources to ensure maximum coverage of eligible girls throughout Lower Dir.
The initiative aims to provide preventive vaccination against HPV infection and help protect girls from potential health risks associated with the virus in the future.
Authorities have encouraged families to cooperate with vaccination teams during the November 11–24 campaign.