Cervical cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented using a vaccine.
The launch of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine took place at the State Function Room on Thursday, March 23.
The Rotary Club, in partnership with NDOH, U.S Embassy and other stakeholders, has bought 56 thousand vaccines for 28,000 girls in NCD private and public schools.
The first official HPV Vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer will start here in the National Capital District (NCD).
Chairman of the Boroko Rotary Club, Dr. Faa Lautofa Pulotu, said working with this program over the last three years has been a daunting task for all concerned.
“It was the vision of a group of professional men who shared ideas over some fish and chips,” he says.
“It’s a great opportunity for our women and the club was glad to have come to this stage where we are able to launch.
“Girls between the ages of 9 to 14 can now through the WHO recommendation are required to have only two shots.”
He acknowledged the Ministers for Health and Education for their vision in looking into the future and seeing the magnitude of this particular project for the women and girls of PNG.