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Successful Awareness and Advocacy Session on HPV Vaccine Held in Karachi

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A collaborative effort between the EPI district Keamari, UNICEF, WHO, Gavi, and Murshid Hospital, resulted in a comprehensive awareness and advocacy session on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine at Murshid Hospital, Keamari. The session, held on Saturday, aimed to educate and mobilize communities on the importance of cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination, targeting adolescent girls aged 9-14 years. The event marked a significant step towards community ownership and collaboration to ensure the success of the HPV vaccination campaign in Keamari and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

  • The awareness and advocacy session was a collaborative effort between the EPI district Keamari, UNICEF, WHO, Gavi, and Murshid Hospital, highlighting the importance of inter-organizational partnerships in public health initiatives.
  • Dr. Hira Zaher, District Focal Person (EPI Keamari), presented a briefing on the HPV campaign, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to mobilize communities.
  • The CEO of Murshid Hospital reaffirmed the hospital's commitment to preventive health services, showcasing its role in supporting public health initiatives.
  • Dr. Samreen, Gynecologist, led an awareness session on cervical cancer prevention, highlighting the benefits of HPV vaccination for adolescent girls.
  • MPA Faheem Patni, MPA Asif Moosa, and Town Chairman Abdul Kareem Askani stressed the importance of collective efforts to mobilize communities, demonstrating their commitment to public health.
  • The event concluded with closing remarks from the Deputy Commissioner, Keamari, who assured full support from the district administration, emphasizing the importance of community ownership and collaboration.
  • The session underscored the urgency of vaccinating girls aged 9-14 years, the globally recommended age group for maximum protection against cervical cancer.
  • Speakers addressed the critical role of parents, teachers, health professionals, and the media in spreading awareness and ensuring every eligible girl is reached.

Statistics:

  • The HPV vaccination campaign targets adolescent girls aged 9-14 years, the globally recommended age group for maximum protection against cervical cancer.
  • The session aimed to educate and mobilize communities on the importance of cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination.
  • The event marked a significant step towards community ownership and collaboration to ensure the success of the HPV vaccination campaign in Keamari and beyond.
  • The awareness and advocacy session highlights the importance of inter-organizational partnerships in public health initiatives, with representatives from EPI district Keamari, UNICEF, WHO, Gavi, and Murshid Hospital in attendance.

Sources:

  • UNICEF
  • WHO
  • Gavi
  • EPI district Keamari
  • Murshid Hospital
  • Keamari District Administration

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