Awareness key to eliminating cervical cancer, says Neena Abrol
JAMMU, Jun 13: UNNAT NGO organised an awareness programme on the historic HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination Campaign in India at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHS), Gharota, Balwal, Jammu, with the objective of promoting awareness about cervical cancer prevention and the importance of HPV vaccination among adolescent girls.
The programme was presided over by Sudarshan Kumar Abrol, President, UNNAT NGO, who highlighted the significance of public health awareness initiatives and stressed the need for collective efforts to eliminate cervical cancer through timely vaccination and education.
Dr. Manisha Gupta, Medical Officer from the AYUSH Department, Jammu, was the resource person on the occasion. Addressing the students and staff, she elaborated on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of cervical cancer. She emphasized that HPV vaccination is a safe and effective measure to protect young girls from cervical cancer and urged parents and educators to support the nationwide vaccination campaign.
Harpreet Kour, Principal, GGHS Gharota/Balwal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In her address, she appreciated the efforts of UNNAT NGO in organizing such an informative programme and encouraged students to become ambassadors of health awareness within their families and communities.
Neena Abrol, General Secretary, UNNAT NGO, also addressed the gathering and underlined the importance of spreading awareness about women’s health issues. She called upon all stakeholders to actively participate in initiatives aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of future generations.
Among those present on the occasion were Anjna Abrol, Vandna Abrol, Tabassum Sadeque, members of the school staff, students, and other distinguished guests.
The programme concluded with an interactive session during which students enthusiastically participated and sought information regarding HPV vaccination and preventive healthcare practices. The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed their commitment to spreading awareness about cervical cancer prevention.