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Cervical Cancer Prevention Campaign Gains Momentum in Shaheed Benazirabad

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Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani, while chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday, emphasized the importance of the ongoing national vaccination campaign for girls aged 9 to 14 years. Nizamani urged parents not to pay attention to false information on social media, stating that the HPV vaccine is the only effective method of preventing cervical cancer. He warned that legal action would be taken against those spreading fake posts and appealed to community leaders to raise awareness about the vaccine at the grassroots level.

Key Takeaways:

  • The national vaccination campaign for cervical cancer prevention is currently underway in Shaheed Benazirabad and will continue till September 27.
  • Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani urged parents not to pay attention to false information on social media and emphasized that the HPV vaccine is the only effective method of preventing cervical cancer.
  • Nizamani appealed to community leaders, including Union Council Chairpersons, religious leaders, and scholars, to assist in raising awareness about the vaccine at the grassroots level.
  • The meeting was attended by prominent local leaders, including Mayor Municipal Corporation Qazi Muhammad Rasheed Bhatti, PPP District President Muhammad Salem Zardari, and members of various government departments.
  • Dr. Sardar Khatoon Chandio, Dr. Asadullah Dahri, and Prof. Dr. Rashida Ghumro provided detailed briefings on the benefits of the cervical cancer vaccine and the rising number of cases among women.
  • The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of collective efforts in promoting the life-saving vaccine and preventing cervical cancer.

Statistics:

  • The national vaccination campaign for cervical cancer prevention is targeting girls aged 9 to 14 years.
  • The campaign will continue till September 27 in Shaheed Benazirabad.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the HPV vaccine, which Dr. Sardar Khatoon Chandio, District Health Officer Dr. Asadullah Dahri, and Gynecologist Prof. Dr. Rashida Ghumro stated is completely safe.

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