Vehari – To protect young girls from the risk of cervical cancer, a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign will be launched from September 15 to 27, 2025, targeting girls aged 9 to 14 years in both public and private schools. The Education Department has been directed to fully support the Health Department in ensuring that all eligible girls are registered in time and receive the vaccine, which is considered a crucial preventive measure for safeguarding their health and future. This was discussed in a special meeting held under the chairmanship of CEO Education Vehari, Nasir Aziz. The meeting was attended by DEO Elementary (Women Wing) Andaleeb Asghar, DDHO Health Dr Yousaf Shehzad, DEO (Men) M Javed, Deputy DEO Yasir Arafat, assistant education officers, DSC Dr Ajwad, EPI Focal Person Muhammad Afzal Din, DSV Zulfiqar Ali, ASVs Muneer and Shaukat Ali, Waseem Akram from the District Council, and other officials. CEO Education Nasir Aziz instructed all officers to provide complete cooperation to the Health Department and ensure that all required data of girls aged 9 to 14 is submitted by July 30, 2025. He stressed that the HPV vaccine is vital for preventing cervical cancer and that this campaign is an important step towards a healthier and safer future for young girls. He reaffirmed that the Education Department will continue to play its full role in the success of this national health initiative.