PESHAWAR, Jun 27 (APP) – A two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) session was organized to prepare health teams for the upcoming rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scheduled for November 2026. The training aimed to build community awareness and ensure effective delivery of the vaccine to adolescent girls.
The session, held in Peshawar, brought together health officials and trainers to equip them with knowledge about HPV, its link to cervical cancer, and the importance of vaccination. Participants were trained on communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and engage communities.
The HPV vaccine is part of a broader national initiative to reduce cervical cancer incidence. The target population includes girls aged 9-14 years. The programme will be implemented through schools and health facilities across the province.
