77.7% coverage
RAWALPINDI
The important Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across Rawalpindi district ended with significant achievements throughout the nine tehsils, protecting young girls from cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. From September 15 to 27, the drive targeted 395,609 girls across the district, successfully vaccinating 307,421 making a coverage rate of 77.71%. According to the campaign data received by APP, the campaign’s performance varied across tehsils and towns.
Kotli Sattian led with an outstanding 91.6% coverage rate, reflecting strong community engagement. Rawalpindi City and Cantonment followed with 83.5% and 83.1% coverage, respectively, also indicating effective urban vaccination efforts. Murree 80.9% and Kahuta 81% demonstrated solid results despite movement challenges in hilly areas. This also shows impactful maneuver by the health teams’ dedication and support by local administration. Taxila achieved 78.9% coverage, Gujar Khan 76% and Rawalpindi Rural 68.9%. Kallar Syedan had the lowest coverage rate; at 58.6%.
Camping at allied hospitals, primary healthcare units and Basic Health Units, the campaign was designed with a two-prong strategy, combining in-school vaccination drives and extensive community outreach programs ensuring that girls in both urban and rural areas had access to the vaccine. Community-based efforts proved particularly effective, accounting for over 72% of all vaccinations administered. The District Health Authority (DHA) devised a robust plan that maximized reach and widespread participation.a
