**Pakistan Bolsters Health Partnerships Ahead of Landmark HPV Vaccination Drive**
Pakistan is intensifying collaborations among medical experts and public health leaders as it prepares to launch its first national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, a significant step toward cervical cancer prevention. This unified effort aims to ensure the successful rollout of the life-saving vaccine to protect future generations of women across the country.
Senior healthcare figures recently gathered to finalize strategies for the nationwide campaign, slated to commence in September 2025. Dr. Saima Zubair Khurshid, a prominent representative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP) and the Society of Gynecology Oncology (SOGO), met with Dr. Soofia Yunus, Director General of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), to align initiatives and strengthen support for the forthcoming immunization drive.
During their discussions, the leaders highlighted the importance of close cooperation among public health organizations and specialist medical societies in making the campaign a success. Dr. Khurshid pledged the ongoing support of SOGP and SOGO, particularly in raising awareness, mobilizing communities, and engaging healthcare professionals who serve women’s health needs nationwide.
Dr. Soofia Yunus applauded Dr. Khurshid’s role as an EPI Ambassador and her efforts to bridge connections between the FDI and key health networks. Describing the initiative as a “historic public health milestone for Pakistan,” Dr. Yunus underscored the necessity of partnerships with medical organizations like SOGP and SOGO. She expressed confidence that their expertise and extensive reach would be critical in maximizing the campaign’s impact and ensuring its long-term viability.
The national HPV vaccination campaign represents a transformative advance in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. By focusing on accessible immunization and community-led health education, the initiative is poised to make a lasting difference in women’s health across the nation.
