Tag: HPV Vaccine
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Western Cape Immunisation Catch-Up Drive Starts November
Protecting children through a national catch-up effort The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is mobilising a comprehensive National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November. The goal is to close the immunity gap created when children miss critical vaccine doses, a lapse that has lowered infant immunisation coverage toward the provincial target…
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Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-up Drive to Close Immunity Gaps
Western Cape launches national immunisation catch-up drive The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on parents and caregivers to ensure their children stay up to date with immunisations as it launches a month-long National Immunisation Catch-up Drive. Running from 1 to 30 November, the initiative aims to close the immunity gap created…
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Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-Up Drive to Close Immunity Gap
Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-Up Drive to Protect Children The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is urging parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province rolls out its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November. The campaign aims to close the immunity gap created when…
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Socioeconomic Factors and Parental Awareness and Acceptance of HPV Vaccination in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview Human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical cancer and other diseases, with Africa bearing a significant share of the global burden. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), vaccination programs have expanded in recent years, but parental awareness and acceptance remain uneven. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize evidence on how socioeconomic factors—education, income, occupation, and urban…
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HPV Vaccine Rollout in Rawalpindi: Targeting Nine-Year-Old Girls from February 2026
Expanded immunisation program adds cervical cancer vaccine The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of Pakistan’s national immunisation program. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the drive, joining a list that already includes tuberculosis, diphtheria, measles, pertussis, tetanus, polio, pneumonia, diarrhoea, typhoid, and hepatitis B among…
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Rawalpindi Expands Immunisation: HPV Vaccine to Protect Nine-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Milestone in Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme Rawalpindi’s District Health Authority (DHA) has announced a significant expansion of the country’s national immunisation programme. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the campaign, joining 12 other life-threatening childhood illnesses. Starting in February 2026, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine will be administered exclusively to…
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Rawalpindi Announces HPV Vaccine Rollout: Cervical Cancer Added to Immunisation Schedule
Expansion of Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of the national immunisation programme, adding cervical cancer as the thirteenth disease on the list of life-saving vaccines. This move places the HPV vaccine alongside well-established protections against diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, polio, and hepatitis B, reinforcing the…
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Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign in Sindh
Introduction to the Vaccination Campaign In a significant public health initiative, Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has announced a cervical cancer vaccination campaign aimed at vaccinating 4.1 million girls in the province. This campaign is scheduled to run from September 15 to September 27 and highlights the importance of preventative healthcare in combating cervical…
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Campaign in Sindh, Pakistan
Cervical Cancer Vaccination Initiative in Sindh Cervical cancer remains a significant health threat globally, but vaccination can prevent it. In a recent announcement, Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani revealed a pivotal initiative aimed at combating this disease. Starting from September 15 to 27, a cervical cancer vaccination campaign will be implemented, targeting approximately 4.1…
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CDA Hospital Hosts Awareness Symposium on Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccine
A Vital Initiative for Cervical Cancer Awareness ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Hospital’s Department of Gynaecology took a significant step forward by organizing an extensive awareness symposium focused on cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine. In collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) and the World Health Organization (WHO), this…