Mansehra: Important Meeting Held to Promote Awareness About HPV Vaccination, Traders and Community Representatives Attend

MANSEHRA: An important meeting aimed at promoting awareness about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was held under the chairmanship of Assistant Commissioner Mansehra Sana Fatima, following the provincial government's directives and instructions from the Deputy Commissioner Mansehra.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the business community, religious scholars and prominent members of society.
Among those present were Malik Shakeel Awan, President of the Hazara Traders Association and Provincial Vice President; Raza Muhammad Khan, General Secretary of the Mansehra Traders Association; Abdul Malik Saraf, Vice Chairman; Zulfiqar Tanoli, City President; and other members of the traders' association cabinet.
During the meeting, participants discussed the importance of HPV vaccination, its medical benefits and its role in preventing cervical cancer among women. Emphasis was placed on sharing accurate medical information with the public and addressing misconceptions and concerns surrounding the vaccination programme.
On the occasion, Assistant Commissioner Sana Fatima particularly requested religious scholars to use Friday sermons and other religious gatherings to educate the public, especially parents, about the importance and benefits of HPV vaccination.
She emphasized that cooperation among government departments, religious scholars, the business community and all segments of society is essential for building a healthier community and protecting public health.
The participants also highlighted the importance of providing reliable information, building public confidence and encouraging collective participation to make the vaccination awareness campaign more effective.
The attendees expressed their commitment to playing an active role in spreading awareness and ensuring that accurate information about HPV vaccination reaches the public.