The Government of Pakistan’s Federal Directorate for Immunization (FDI), in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), today launched the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer in later stages of their lives. This marks a major leap forward in strengthening women’s health and advancing Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030.

The HPV vaccination campaign will target girls aged 9–14 years across Punjab, Sindh, Pakistan-Administered Kashmir and Islamabad Capital Territory in the first phase, beginning on 15 September 2025. The goal is to vaccinate at least 90% of 13 million eligible girls during this campaign and integrate the vaccine into routine immunization for 9-year-old girls in subsequent years.

Speaking at the launch, the Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, said that the Government is fully committed to protecting young girls from cervical cancer through preventive measures. “This vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 14 years is an important step towards safeguarding their future health,” he stated.