To stop vaccine misinformation, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab vaccinated his daughter against cervical cancer with HPV vaccine and encouraged others to take part in the campaign against cervical cancer.
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab set an example by getting his daughter vaccinated with the HPV vaccine. He shared the event to urge families to protect young girls from cervical cancer through timely immunization.
HPV Vaccine in Karachi and Public Awareness
Speaking at the vaccination centre, Mayor Wahab said the HPV vaccine is a proven preventive measure against cervical cancer and other related diseases. He appealed to parents to get their daughters vaccinated without fear or hesitation and to trust medical experts over misinformation. The Sindh government is offering free HPV vaccination in Karachi and other districts for girls aged 9 to 14.
Vaccination Against Cervical Cancer in Pakistan
The mayor said cervical cancer vaccination in Pakistan can save lives if families join the HPV programme. Health officials in Karachi are holding awareness drives and opening free centres to give girls the HPV vaccine at the right age.
Mayor Wahab shared photos of the HPV shot with his daughter to build public trust. Health workers in Karachi report more queries about HPV vaccination in Pakistan after his action. The Sindh Health Department is opening more vaccination centres in schools and hospitals to expand coverage.
