Saturday, September 23 2023
Top Posts
World’s Largest Women’s Marathon Invites Pakistanis to Join...
Made in Alipur: Empowering Rural Women in Pakistan
Meet Mehwish Aftab Breaking Stereotypes As a Young...
Korean Government Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for International...
Pakistani Women React to ‘Dulhan Course’ Ad
Study Finds 84% of Women Unaware of the...
World’s First Hijab Sculpture Established in Birmingham
World Cup 2023’s Official Anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’...
7 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History
Have Mahira Khan’s Wedding Festivities Kick Started? 
  • About Us
  • Write for Us
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Service
  • Contact Us
WOW 360
  • LEADHers
  • Culture
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Business
    • EFFIE AWARDS 2021 EFFIE AWARDS 2022 Entrepreneur Media Marketing Startups Success Stories Sustainability Women in Leadership All
      Business

      CEO’s Share Inspirational Stories on the Different Challenges They Faced

      January 26, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2021

      PAS Holds its Second Virtual Effie Awards Gala Night

      July 15, 2021

      EFFIE AWARDS 2021

      Effie Awards 2021: Categories & Winner’s List

      July 10, 2021

      Business

      Highlights from the Effie Awards Jury Sessions 2021

      June 30, 2021

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Wives have the Right of Maintenance & Muslim Men Must Provide at all…

      August 5, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Effie Awards 2022: Categories & Winner’s List

      April 2, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Effie Awards 2022: Ehmer Kirmani, Imagery Producer & Film Director Talks About the…

      March 21, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Leading Women in Pakistan’s Media Marketing & Advertising Industry Share Their Opinion on…

      March 3, 2022

      Entrepreneur

      Daraz & Femprow Come Together to Increase Contribution of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

      May 30, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      5 Women Led Food Business in Karachi That You Must Try

      February 7, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      Pakistan Moves Closer to Train One Million Youth with 100+ eCommerce and Digital…

      February 6, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      Untold Recipes by Nosheen Features Traditional Authentic Pakistani Food Recipes: Interview

      January 15, 2021

      Media Marketing

      Master MoltyFoam’s Latest Ad Ft. Mahira Khan Highlights 1 of 4 Ever-Married Women…

      July 20, 2022

      Media Marketing

      Creating More Jobs for Women & Promoting Gender Equality: Khaadi Welcomes $25M Investment…

      May 31, 2022

      Media Marketing

      inDriver launches “Food Ka Pakistan” a Flavorful Journey Project in Collaboration with Bon…

      May 30, 2022

      Media Marketing

      Why Butterfly Sanitary Napkins are the Best & Women will be Disappointed if…

      May 27, 2022

      Startups

      Here’s How FemTech is Revolutionizing Healthcare for Women

      May 2, 2023

      Startups

      Exclusive: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner Tanzila Khan Makes Major Announcements

      June 29, 2022

      Startups

      5 Pakistani Women-Led Startups That Are Making Waves

      June 8, 2022

      Startups

      Pakistani Startups Raised $375M in 2021

      January 5, 2022

      Success Stories

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Success Stories

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      Success Stories

      Meet Female Police Officer Beenish Fatima Leading the Cyber Crime Wing, FIA in…

      August 28, 2023

      Success Stories

      Quetta’s Jalila Haider Opens a Handicraft Centre for Empowering Hazara Women

      August 24, 2023

      Sustainability

      Ayesha Chundrigar Launches Eco-Friendly Handmade Pet Products Using Ocean Waste

      September 14, 2022

      Sustainability

      Aliza Ayaz, UN Ambassador for Climate Change Pens Down Heart-Felt Note About Failing…

      July 20, 2022

      Sustainability

      Exclusive: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner Tanzila Khan Makes Major Announcements

      June 29, 2022

      Sustainability

      Alia Bhatt Makes a Sustainable Fashion Statement by Using 180 Textile Patches &…

      April 18, 2022

      Women in Leadership

      7 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History

      September 20, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Pakistani Businesswoman Huma Fakhar Nominated for Global Woman Inspiration Award

      June 19, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Empowering the Educators: Dr Hafsah’s Insights on Overcoming Gender-Based Hurdles in Teaching

      May 23, 2023

      Business

      7 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History

      September 20, 2023

      Business

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Business

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      Business

      Karachi Biennale Holds First Ever PechaKucha Communication Workshop for Emerging Artists Across Sindh…

      August 29, 2023

  • News
    • News

      World’s First Hijab Sculpture Established in Birmingham

      September 20, 2023

      News

      Sephora Ad Showing Hijabi Footballers Ignites Controversy in France

      September 19, 2023

      News

      Saudi Arabia’s Ministry Announces Dress Code for Muslim Women Visiting for Umrah

      September 18, 2023

      News

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      News

      Swedish Woman Converts to Islam for Love

      September 16, 2023

  • Tech
    • Technology

      AI: Are Chatbots a Threat to Human Relationships?

      August 7, 2023

      Technology

      11mn Pakistani Women Do Not Have Digital Identities

      August 6, 2023

      Technology

      Pakistan Launches World’s First AI TV Talk Show

      July 21, 2023

      Technology

      Meet Pakistan’s First AI Female News Anchor Fatima Khan

      July 18, 2023

      Technology

      NASA Invites Karachi’s Bisma Salangi to the United States for Her Brilliant Invention

      July 15, 2023

  • Sports
  • Video
    • Culture Entertainment LEADHers All
      Culture

      Dr. Mahwish Sharif is the First Hearing Impaired Doctor from Balochistan & an…

      May 31, 2022

      Culture

      IWD 2022: Sanam Saeed, an establish actress talks about how she chose to…

      March 8, 2022

      Culture

      IWD 2022: Rida, a mechanical engineer talks about how she chose to #breakthebias

      March 7, 2022

      Culture

      How to obtain Turkish citizenship with a Pakistani passport

      October 26, 2021

      Entertainment

      Indian Filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava to Direct Film on Pakistani Social Media Star Qandeel…

      May 18, 2022

      Entertainment

      WOW360 ‘Here & There ‘ with Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan Unveiling Rehbra

      April 25, 2022

      Entertainment

      In the spotlight with Mohib Mirza & Sanam Saeed on Ishrat Made in…

      March 3, 2022

      Entertainment

      Ali Rehman Khan is “On the Throne “ in Badshah Begum with WOW360

      March 1, 2022

      LEADHers

      Independence Day : The Pioneering Women of Pakistan, LEADHers

      August 14, 2023

      LEADHers

      Tanzila Khan is the First-Ever Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner from The…

      June 20, 2022

      LEADHers

      “Sports is an important platform to raise awareness on many important issues”, Rubab…

      March 16, 2022

      LEADHers

      Pakistan’s Leading Psychiatrist Dr Ayesha Mian Talks About COVID, Impact of Social Media,…

      January 28, 2022

      Video

      Independence Day : The Pioneering Women of Pakistan, LEADHers

      August 14, 2023

      Video

      Impact Stories: Zainab Khan’s Journey, Housewife to Karate Champion

      April 3, 2023

      Video

      Tanzila Khan is the First-Ever Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner from The…

      June 20, 2022

      Video

      Dr. Mahwish Sharif is the First Hearing Impaired Doctor from Balochistan & an…

      May 31, 2022

Health & Beauty

Women’s Health in Pakistan: A Vaccine to Combat Cervical Cancer

by Alefyah Hasnain August 16, 2023
written by Alefyah Hasnain August 16, 2023
LEADHers
vaccine
254
  • Cervical cancer is a pressing issue for women’s health in Pakistan, ranking fourth globally. Preventable with the HPV vaccine, its availability is limited, and misconceptions abound.
  • WHO urges a strategy for 2030, including vaccination, screenings, and treatment.
  • Pakistan’s initiative to introduce the HPV vaccine faces challenges but is supported by government allocation of Rs 100 million ($365,884) for promotion.


Cervical cancer poses a significant challenge to women’s health in Pakistan. It is ranked as the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. This is the only type of cancer that can be prevented by the HPV vaccine.

In Pakistan, this form of cancer presents a substantial threat, particularly to women aged 15 and above. A simple vaccine can save the lives of thousands of women, however, the HPV vaccine is often unavailable in the country and rarely prescribed by doctors.

Risk Factors for Increased Cervical Cancer in Pakistani Women

In Pakistan, several factors contribute to the elevated risk of cervical cancer such as a ack of awareness about cervical cancer, its risk factors, and preventive measures within the general population often leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Adaptive-Tec

Many women in Pakistan lack access to regular health check-ups, which means that cervical cancer may go undetected until it reaches an advanced stage. Other women face cultural barriers that discourage discussions about reproductive health, leading to missed opportunities for early detection and prevention.

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, which helps prevent the infection that can lead to cervical cancer, is not widely accessible in many parts of Pakistan. Pakistani women are often subjected to early marriages and childbirth which also increases the risk of cervical cancer as younger women are more susceptible to the effects of HPV.

Also Read:
Pill for Postpartum Depression is a Game Changer for Women’s Health

WHO Directives to Eradicate Cervical Cancer in Pakistan

In countries like Pakistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eradicate cervical cancer. This strategy involves three crucial interventions to be achieved by 2030:

  • Ensuring that 90 percent of girls aged 9 to 14 receive HPV vaccination.
  • Implementing twice-lifetime cervical screenings for 70 percent of eligible individuals.
  • Providing treatment for pre-invasive lesions and invasive cancer to 90 percent of those affected.

The focus on HPV vaccinations emerges as an important measure for preventing cervical cancer. According to Dr Uzma Chishti, assistant professor and consultant gynecologic oncologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AKUH,

“There is a total lack of information about HPV, cervical cancer, and its prevention among the masses”

Chishti emphasized that these vaccinations offer primary prevention, proving especially significant in the absence of alternatives such as VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid), screenings, and pap smear tests.

According to reports, around 60 percent of cervical cancer cases are found in countries where HPV vaccination remains unimplemented. Unfortunately, Pakistan finds is also in this category, stressing the urgency of adopting this preventive approach.

In Pakistan, two globally licensed HPV vaccines – Cervarix (protective against HPV serotypes 16 and 18) and Gardasil (against 6, 11, 16, and 18) were available till a few years ago, but very few doctors, even in the private sector, were prescribing them.

Also Read:
Diabetes in Women Leading to Fatal Heart Health Problems in Pakistan

Introduction of the HPV Vaccine in Pakistan

Pakistan is in talks with Gavi, the vaccine alliance, to support the country in including the single-dose HPV (two covers four strains) vaccine in its routine immunisation programme. The said campaign will take almost two more years to roll out to the masses.

However, the team behind the immunisation programme is expecting a push-back from the Pakistani masses as various misconceptions are attached to such vaccines especially this which is to be administered to young girls from the age of 9 to 14.

The Sindh provincial government, as a contribution, allocated a sum of Rs 100 million ($365,884) in its present budget to promote the acceptance of the HPV vaccine.

Follow WOW360 for more.

 

Cervical cancer in Pakistani womenCervical cancer in womenHPV Vaccine in Pakistan
0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Alefyah Hasnain

previous post
3 Pakistani Companies Shine on ‘Forbes’ Asia’s Best Under a Billion’ List
next post
Surviving Adversity: Rukhsana’s Challenging Journey from Teacher to Roadside Vendor in Karachi

Related Posts

Study Finds 84% of Women Unaware of the...

September 21, 2023

Here’s Why Women are Now Freezing Their Eggs

September 15, 2023

Naveed Raza’s ‘Mental Health Check’ Shines Light on...

September 14, 2023

Key Reproductive Factors That May Increase Risk of...

September 13, 2023

Diabot: Pakistan’s Revolutionary AI Diabetes Assistant

September 12, 2023

Study Claims Stable Weight Increases Longevity in Older...

September 6, 2023

Menstruation to Maternity: Impact of Climate Change on...

August 25, 2023

New Blood Test for Women is a Gamechanger...

August 22, 2023

Pill for Postpartum Depression is a Game Changer...

August 9, 2023

5 Anti-Aging Skincare Products You Should Have in...

August 8, 2023
banner edited 300x250 1 1024x854 1
PHOTO 2021 01 01 16 59 29
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
Footer Logo
  • About Us
  • Write for Us
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Service
  • Contact Us

@2023 - All Right Reserved.

WOW 360
  • LEADHers
  • Culture
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Business
    • EFFIE AWARDS 2021 EFFIE AWARDS 2022 Entrepreneur Media Marketing Startups Success Stories Sustainability Women in Leadership All
      Business

      CEO’s Share Inspirational Stories on the Different Challenges They Faced

      January 26, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2021

      PAS Holds its Second Virtual Effie Awards Gala Night

      July 15, 2021

      EFFIE AWARDS 2021

      Effie Awards 2021: Categories & Winner’s List

      July 10, 2021

      Business

      Highlights from the Effie Awards Jury Sessions 2021

      June 30, 2021

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Wives have the Right of Maintenance & Muslim Men Must Provide at all…

      August 5, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Effie Awards 2022: Categories & Winner’s List

      April 2, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Effie Awards 2022: Ehmer Kirmani, Imagery Producer & Film Director Talks About the…

      March 21, 2022

      EFFIE AWARDS 2022

      Leading Women in Pakistan’s Media Marketing & Advertising Industry Share Their Opinion on…

      March 3, 2022

      Entrepreneur

      Daraz & Femprow Come Together to Increase Contribution of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

      May 30, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      5 Women Led Food Business in Karachi That You Must Try

      February 7, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      Pakistan Moves Closer to Train One Million Youth with 100+ eCommerce and Digital…

      February 6, 2021

      Entrepreneur

      Untold Recipes by Nosheen Features Traditional Authentic Pakistani Food Recipes: Interview

      January 15, 2021

      Media Marketing

      Master MoltyFoam’s Latest Ad Ft. Mahira Khan Highlights 1 of 4 Ever-Married Women…

      July 20, 2022

      Media Marketing

      Creating More Jobs for Women & Promoting Gender Equality: Khaadi Welcomes $25M Investment…

      May 31, 2022

      Media Marketing

      inDriver launches “Food Ka Pakistan” a Flavorful Journey Project in Collaboration with Bon…

      May 30, 2022

      Media Marketing

      Why Butterfly Sanitary Napkins are the Best & Women will be Disappointed if…

      May 27, 2022

      Startups

      Here’s How FemTech is Revolutionizing Healthcare for Women

      May 2, 2023

      Startups

      Exclusive: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner Tanzila Khan Makes Major Announcements

      June 29, 2022

      Startups

      5 Pakistani Women-Led Startups That Are Making Waves

      June 8, 2022

      Startups

      Pakistani Startups Raised $375M in 2021

      January 5, 2022

      Success Stories

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Success Stories

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      Success Stories

      Meet Female Police Officer Beenish Fatima Leading the Cyber Crime Wing, FIA in…

      August 28, 2023

      Success Stories

      Quetta’s Jalila Haider Opens a Handicraft Centre for Empowering Hazara Women

      August 24, 2023

      Sustainability

      Ayesha Chundrigar Launches Eco-Friendly Handmade Pet Products Using Ocean Waste

      September 14, 2022

      Sustainability

      Aliza Ayaz, UN Ambassador for Climate Change Pens Down Heart-Felt Note About Failing…

      July 20, 2022

      Sustainability

      Exclusive: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner Tanzila Khan Makes Major Announcements

      June 29, 2022

      Sustainability

      Alia Bhatt Makes a Sustainable Fashion Statement by Using 180 Textile Patches &…

      April 18, 2022

      Women in Leadership

      7 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History

      September 20, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Pakistani Businesswoman Huma Fakhar Nominated for Global Woman Inspiration Award

      June 19, 2023

      Women in Leadership

      Empowering the Educators: Dr Hafsah’s Insights on Overcoming Gender-Based Hurdles in Teaching

      May 23, 2023

      Business

      7 Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History

      September 20, 2023

      Business

      Jazeela Aslam to Serve as First Female Registrar of the Supreme Court

      September 18, 2023

      Business

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      Business

      Karachi Biennale Holds First Ever PechaKucha Communication Workshop for Emerging Artists Across Sindh…

      August 29, 2023

  • News
    • News

      World’s First Hijab Sculpture Established in Birmingham

      September 20, 2023

      News

      Sephora Ad Showing Hijabi Footballers Ignites Controversy in France

      September 19, 2023

      News

      Saudi Arabia’s Ministry Announces Dress Code for Muslim Women Visiting for Umrah

      September 18, 2023

      News

      Pakistan’s First Astronaut Namira Saleem Gears Up for Historic Space Journey

      September 16, 2023

      News

      Swedish Woman Converts to Islam for Love

      September 16, 2023

  • Tech
    • Technology

      AI: Are Chatbots a Threat to Human Relationships?

      August 7, 2023

      Technology

      11mn Pakistani Women Do Not Have Digital Identities

      August 6, 2023

      Technology

      Pakistan Launches World’s First AI TV Talk Show

      July 21, 2023

      Technology

      Meet Pakistan’s First AI Female News Anchor Fatima Khan

      July 18, 2023

      Technology

      NASA Invites Karachi’s Bisma Salangi to the United States for Her Brilliant Invention

      July 15, 2023

  • Sports
  • Video
    • Culture Entertainment LEADHers All
      Culture

      Dr. Mahwish Sharif is the First Hearing Impaired Doctor from Balochistan & an…

      May 31, 2022

      Culture

      IWD 2022: Sanam Saeed, an establish actress talks about how she chose to…

      March 8, 2022

      Culture

      IWD 2022: Rida, a mechanical engineer talks about how she chose to #breakthebias

      March 7, 2022

      Culture

      How to obtain Turkish citizenship with a Pakistani passport

      October 26, 2021

      Entertainment

      Indian Filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava to Direct Film on Pakistani Social Media Star Qandeel…

      May 18, 2022

      Entertainment

      WOW360 ‘Here & There ‘ with Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan Unveiling Rehbra

      April 25, 2022

      Entertainment

      In the spotlight with Mohib Mirza & Sanam Saeed on Ishrat Made in…

      March 3, 2022

      Entertainment

      Ali Rehman Khan is “On the Throne “ in Badshah Begum with WOW360

      March 1, 2022

      LEADHers

      Independence Day : The Pioneering Women of Pakistan, LEADHers

      August 14, 2023

      LEADHers

      Tanzila Khan is the First-Ever Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner from The…

      June 20, 2022

      LEADHers

      “Sports is an important platform to raise awareness on many important issues”, Rubab…

      March 16, 2022

      LEADHers

      Pakistan’s Leading Psychiatrist Dr Ayesha Mian Talks About COVID, Impact of Social Media,…

      January 28, 2022

      Video

      Independence Day : The Pioneering Women of Pakistan, LEADHers

      August 14, 2023

      Video

      Impact Stories: Zainab Khan’s Journey, Housewife to Karate Champion

      April 3, 2023

      Video

      Tanzila Khan is the First-Ever Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner from The…

      June 20, 2022

      Video

      Dr. Mahwish Sharif is the First Hearing Impaired Doctor from Balochistan & an…

      May 31, 2022