Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- Pakistan's healthcare system faces many challenges, yet this month it achieved a milestone that could reshape the nation's future. The launch of the national HPV vaccination campaign, targeting nearly 13 million girls aged 9-14, marks a bold step in protecting women from one of the deadliest but preventable diseases: cervical cancer.

Backed by WHO, Gavi, UNICEF, and local partners, this initiative brings Pakistan in line with global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. It also sends a powerful message about leadership. In a rare but impactful gesture, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal publicly sat with his daughter as she received the vaccine, countering misinformation and encouraging parents across the country t...