Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 10:51 AM

Karachi has shown the lowest HPV vaccine coverage in Sindh, according to Sindh EPI data. The campaign targets girls aged nine to 14 to protect them against cervical cancer. Launched on September 15, the drive will run until September 27 across 30 districts. Around 4.1 million girls are targeted, aiming to reach 1,190 union councils. Health officials express concern about Karachi's lagging participation.

Province-wide, 57 percent of girls have received the HPV vaccine in seven days. Naushahro Feroze leads with 89 percent coverage, followed by Qambar at 88 percent. Districts like Badin, Sujawal, Ghotki, and Sanghar also show strong vaccination rates above 80 percent. Despite these succ...