In a historic advancement for Pakistan’s healthcare sector, the Institute of Public Health Punjab has successfully developed a vaccine aimed at preventing breast cancer in women.

The breakthrough coincides with health authorities beginning policy discussions for the large-scale production of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which experts say could significantly transform cancer prevention across the country.

Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman lauded the achievement as a game-changer, highlighting the provincial government’s dedication to promoting healthcare innovation.

“The Papilloma Vaccine marks a major scientific milestone for Pakistan,” he remarked.

Renowned medical expert Prof Dr Javed Akram said the vaccine would help in the prevention of breast cancer.

He explained that administering three doses of the vaccine to girls at the age of 12 would provide lifelong protection against the disease.