A special vaccination campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer will run from November 11 to 24, District EPI Coordinator Mardan Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman has announced.
Speaking at an orientation session for media representatives at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Mardan, Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman stressed that the media has a vital role in raising public awareness, addressing parents’ concerns and countering misconceptions about vaccination.
The session was jointly organized by the Health Department, MERF and the Khigara Development Organization (KDO). Assistant Commissioner Mardan Dr. Ahmad Sher Zaman Dogar chaired the meeting, while KDO District Project Officer Dr. Shah Saud also addressed participants.
Girls Aged 9–14 to Receive Vaccine
During the session, Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman briefed media representatives on the causes of cervical cancer, preventive measures and the importance of timely vaccination. He said the disease could be prevented through appropriate preventive measures and vaccination, emphasizing that accurate public information is essential to the campaign’s success.
Under the campaign, girls aged 9 to 14 years will receive the preventive vaccine between November 11 and 24.
Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman urged parents to cooperate with health authorities and ensure their daughters receive the vaccine. He also called on journalists and media organizations to share accurate information, address public concerns and promote positive messages about vaccination.
The initiative aims to increase awareness and help protect more girls from cervical cancer through timely preventive action.