26/08/2026
Awami Development Organization (ADO), in collaboration with REEDS Pakistan, organized a comprehensive community awareness session on 7 August 2026 at Vinas Memorial Clinic, Jinnah Park, Rahim Yar Khan, as part of World Breastfeeding Week activities.
The session was designed to strengthen community knowledge regarding the importance of breastfeeding and to increase awareness about HPV infection, cervical cancer prevention, and the safety and importance of HPV vaccination. The activity also provided an opportunity to identify knowledge gaps, address myths and misconceptions, and encourage participants to become advocates for healthy practices within their families and communities.
The session was facilitated by Dr. Mishal from REEDS Pakistan, who led the breastfeeding component, while Ms. Shazia facilitated the HPV vaccine awareness and myth-busting component.
Objectives of the Session
The key objectives were to:
• Increase awareness about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.
• Promote correct and appropriate breastfeeding practices.
• Explain the nutritional, developmental, and protective benefits of breastfeeding.
• Address common misconceptions and challenges related to breastfeeding.
• Improve community understanding of HPV infection and cervical cancer.
• Explain the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing HPV-related diseases.
• Address myths and misconceptions regarding HPV vaccine safety, fertility, and side effects.
• Build confidence among parents, caregivers, and community members regarding HPV vaccination.
• Assess participants' knowledge through pre- and post-session verbal assessments.
• Identify areas where additional community awareness and follow-up are required.