Gavi Secretariat Mission Visits IHHN to Review HPV Vaccination Campaign Progress

Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) was honored to host the Gavi Secretariat Mission with Ms. Emily Kobayashi (HPV Lead, Gavi), Mr. Craig Beyerinde (Senior Program Manager, Gavi), and Dr. Huma Khawar , Strategic Advisor CSO Engagement MannionDaniels,  to review the progress of the HPV vaccination campaign across nine districts of Sindh: Sanghar, Badin, Larkana, Jacobabad, Tando Allah Yar, Naushero Feroze, Karachi Central, Malir, and Kemari, covering 45 Union Councils.

The visit commenced at a Government Girls School in the peri-urban settlement of Rehri UC, Malir District, where the delegation attended a vibrant community sensitization session with mothers and girls aged 9–14. Organized by IHHN’s partner, Health, Education, Literacy Programme (HELP), the session aimed to inform and motivate parents to vaccinate their daughters against HPV, emphasizing the prevention of cervical cancer.

Following this, the delegation visited The Indus Hospital, where they observed an orientation session facilitated by IHHN consultants on cervical cancer and HPV vaccination for Community Health Activists from Central Karachi. The mission interacted with participants, witnessed an engaging role play, and joined in insightful discussions on community engagement and awareness. Executive Director, Community Health Directorate, IHHN, Dr. Mah Talat, Dr. Nabeela, Dr. Hiba Ashraf, Dr. Khalid Shah and Ms. Shamila Keyani from the Community Health Directorate were also present

A comprehensive progress presentation was shared with the mission, accompanied by updates from IHHN on achievements followed by the questions and answers session. The visit concluded with a tour of The Indus Hospital, led by President, IHHN, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, showcasing its facilities and ongoing health initiatives.

The Gavi Secretariat Mission appreciated IHHN’s dedication to this vital public health effort. Through this campaign, IHHN is reaching girls aged 9–14 years—particularly out-of-school girls in underserved areas—working toward a future free from cervical cancer.