KP launches vaccination campaign against cervical cancer

PESHAWAR: A vaccination campaign against cervical cancer was launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, ARY News reported, citing the KP health department.

2.9 million girls on Target 

According to the provincial health department, a target has been set to vaccinate as many as 2.9 million girls during the drive.

Nine To 14 years of Age girls to be immunized 

Girls aged nine to 14 will be immunized against cervical cancer throughout the campaign, the health department added.

5000 Teams formed

As many as 5,000 teams have been formed across the province to carry out the vaccinations. A specific target of immunizing 300,000 girls has been established for the provincial capital, Peshawar.

Different arrangements for vaccination 

Vaccines will be provided to girls in schools, medical centers, and local communities.

The campaign aims to protect the province’s young girls from cervical cancer in the future.