UAE: Awareness drive on vaccine targets young women

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a campaign to spread awareness about the importance of HPV vaccine.

In a social media post, the centre said, this month, the aim is to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is the common cause of cervical cancer.

Recently, the centre conducted the comprehensive health screening (IFHAS) to raise awareness about the importance of early screening to detect chances of cervical cancer. As part of marking cervical cancer awareness month, the centre has also conducted workshops in schools.