JAMMU, May 16: UNNAT NGO organized a Health Awareness Initiative on HPV Vaccination for Cervical Cancer Prevention at Government High School Qasim Nagar with the objective of spreading awareness among students, parents, and the community regarding the importance of timely HPV vaccination for adolescent girls.
The programme emphasized the urgent need for preventive healthcare and awareness about cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women. During the awareness session, participants were informed about the benefits of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and the importance of early prevention.
The organizers appealed to parents to ensure that their 14-year-old daughters receive the HPV vaccination at the nearest healthcare centre for a safer and healthier future.
Waheeda Kouser, Head Mistress, attended the programme as the Chief Guest and appreciated the efforts of UNNAT NGO in conducting meaningful awareness initiatives for the welfare of society. She highlighted the importance of health education among students and encouraged parents to take preventive healthcare seriously.
The programme was presided over by Neena Abrol, General Secretary of UNNAT NGO, who stressed the significance of collective social responsibility in spreading awareness regarding women’s health and cervical cancer prevention.
Among those present on the occasion were Neelam, Anjna Sethi, Vandna Abrol, Kanchan, Ashwani Dubey and other prominent members and volunteers associated with the programme.
The event concluded with an interactive session where participants shared their views and pledged to spread awareness about HPV vaccination in their respective communities.