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LODHRAN, Jul 17 (APP):A special meeting focused on public health initiatives was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) Syed Waseem Hassan.
The meeting reviewed HPV, measles and dengue prevention issues.
Addressing the meeting, ADCR Syed Waseem Hassan emphasized the importance of timely vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) — the virus primarily responsible for cervical cancer in females.
The 12-day HPV vaccination campaign will run from September 15 to 27, 2025, aiming to immunize 120,526 girls aged 9 to 14 years across Lodhran district. According to CEO Health Dr. Farhan Saeed Sameja, extensive arrangements have been made to ensure the campaign’s success. As many as,94 Outreach teams, 73 First-Level Supervisors, 8 Fixed Vaccination Teams, 102 Skilled Vaccinators, 102 Team Assistants, 196 Social Mobilizers and 73 Waste Management Focal Persons would participate in the campaign.
The ADCR highlighted that HPV was currently the only vaccine proven to prevent cervical cancer and confirmed that the vaccine will be included in the routine immunization schedule following the campaign.
To ensure maximum public awareness and participation, Syed Waseem Hassan directed all departments to fully cooperate and fulfill their responsibilities.
Assistant Commissioners were asked to issue directions to local patwaris and Numberdars to supervise the campaign’s implementation in their respective areas.
Religious and community leaders to be actively involved, including mosque imams who will make announcements after prayers.
The Social Welfare department was directed to coordinate with NGOs and involve their community workers in awareness drives.
The Education department to compile school-wise data lists of female students aged 9 to 14 years of all government and private schools.
ACs would lead the vaccination drive in the district. ADCR directed better arrangements regarding the drive.
CEO Health Dr Farhan Sameja told the meeting that the drive would be launched through out reached and fixed teams.
WHO representative Dr Qaisar, deputy district health officer Dr Rasheed Anjum and others were present.