UNICEF announces cervical cancer prevention campaign in Pakistan

A Bold New Campaign in Pakistan Targets Cervical Cancer, Alongside Twelve Other Deadly Diseases

A historic vaccination campaign in Rawalpindi aims to protect against 13 diseases, including cervical cancer, targeting girls aged 9 to 14. Cervical cancer in Pakistan has a high mortality rate of 85%, highlighting the need for urgent intervention. The campaign, launched with GAVI support and continued by government purchases, marks Pakistan’s first effort to vaccinate against cervical cancer. Key partnerships with IPI Punjab, UNICEF, and health…

UNICEF announces cervical cancer prevention campaign in Pakistan

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the launch of a cervical cancer prevention campaign in Pakistan starting September 2025. A workshop was held in Rawalpindi under UNICEF’s supervision where officials stated that Pakistan ranks seventh globally in terms of cervical cancer cases. As part of the campaign, girls aged 9 to 14 will be administered the HPV vaccine with a target of vaccinating 90% of girls by 2030. UNICEF officia…