Events

AMAN Team Participated in CSOs Capacity Building Workshop on HPV Vaccination! Organized by EPI Sindh in collaboration with Jhpiego. This workshop was a valuable opportunity to learn more on HPV vaccination, and to network with other CSOs and stakeholders working towards promoting immunization and public health in Sindh. The workshop concluded with the distribution of certificates among the participants by the Project Director EPI Sindh Dr. Raj Kumar, along with Vice President AMAN Prof Sadiah Ahsan Pal and other esteemed guests as Ms.Huma Khawar, SOGP secretory General Prof Tazeen Abbas, and other respected guests. We’re committed to working together to ensure that every girl in Sindh has access to life-saving HPV vaccines and is protected against cervical cancer!

AMAN, with support from GAVI, organized a kick-off orientation meeting in Khairpur today to raise awareness on HPV vaccination. The session brought together key stakeholders from Shikarpur, Kambar, and Khairpur, and was well attended by the Deputy Commissioner Khairpur, DHOs and ADHOs of Khairpur and Shikarpur, EPI focal persons, and representatives from SOGP, PPA, RMNCH Program, PPHI, the District Education Department, and local CSOs – working together to protect girls against cervical cancer.

Orientation Meeting by AMAN for Gavi-Supported HPV Vaccination Initiative! AMAN successfully conducted an orientation meeting in Hyderabad for the Gavi-supported HPV vaccination program, with a focus on the districts of Hyderabad and Tando Muhammad Khan. The session brought together key stakeholders dedicated to protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer, including: Dr. Zaheer Memon – Deputy Director General Health Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain – District Health Officer, Hyderabad Dr. Abdullah Nizamani – EPI Focal Person Representatives from the RMNCH Program, Private and Government schools including SEF, and Civil Society Organizations such as PPHI and VPT The orientation aimed to raise awareness, align stakeholders, and ensure the effective rollout of the HPV vaccine to eligible adolescent girls. Together, we take another step towards a future where every girl is protected, informed, and empowered.

AMAN, in collaboration with the Human Development Foundation (HDF), conducted an Orientation Session for Teachers of Tando Muhammad Khan to raise awareness about the HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 9 to 14 years. This informative session aimed to equip teachers with accurate knowledge to become key advocates in their schools and communities ahead of the HPV vaccination campaign, which will run from September 15 to 27, 2025. By educating and engaging our educators, we are taking an important step toward cervical cancer prevention and a healthier future for our young girls

EPI- Provincial Steering Committee Meeting on HPV headed by Honorable Minister Health Sindh. Prof Sadiah Ahsan Pal – Vice President AMAN among other key stakeholders attended the meeting.

AMAN is delighted to have hosted the launch of our GAVI-supported project on HPV vaccination today in Karachi. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from academia, professional organizations, and government to unite for the cause of protecting young girls from cervical cancer. We were honored by the presence of esteemed guests and change makers, including Dr. Suhail Shaikh (Ad PD), Dr. Arsalan Ahmed (M&E) EPI Sindh, Dr. Afshan Isani (WHO), Mr. Shehzad Roy (Social Activist and Youth Ambassidor) , Dr. Khalid Shafi (NITAG), Dr. Iqbal Memon (PPA), Dr. Taszeen Abbas (SOGP), Dr. Farhan Essa, Dr. Yasmeen Qazi, our Heart of Change young champion Ms. Zimal Umair, a brave cervical cancer survivor, and many more. Together, we take another step towards a future where every girl is protected, informed, and empowered.

We had the pleasure of hosting Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV Vaccine Program at GAVI, and Mr. Craig Beyerrinck, Program Manager Pakistan, along with Ms. Huma Khawar and Dr. Tariq Masood. Our meeting was a dynamic exchange on strengthening our ongoing collaboration for the HPV Vaccination Advocacy Project. AMAN proudly showcased its work in promoting cervical cancer prevention and control, while Prof. Sadiah A. Pal and Dr. Azra Ahsan shared invaluable clinical insights. Together, we’re committed to protecting women’s health and advancing the fight against cervical cancer in Pakistan.

An inspiring awareness session on HPV vaccine and cervical cancer prevention was held on July 30, 2025 by the Ob/Gyn Ward 8, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) in collaboration with Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), Association for Mothers and Newborns (AMAN), Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA), Medical Women Association of Pakistan (MWAP), Obs/Gyn Interest Group and Society of Ob/Gyn of Pakistan (SOGP) — empowering health professionals to champion HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14.

On December 18, 2024, we formalized a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the Health Services Academy (HSA) and Bakhabar Noujawan. This landmark agreement was signed by AMAN’s President, Dr. Azra Ahsan, and HSA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Shehzad Ali Khan. We are excited about this collaboration and look forward to making a meaningful impact together.

Prof Sadiah Ahsan Pal, Vice President AMAN, conducted PPH bundle management workshop and donated Non Pneumatic Ante Shock Garment (NASG) to Sandeman Hospital Quetta. This 3-days Provincial TOT on Clinical Protocols for CEmONC/EmONC was conducted from November 25 till 27, 2024 by MNCH program Health Department Government of Balochistan, with support from UNFPA.

AMAN in Collaboration with National Committee for Maternal and Neonatal Health – NCMNH and New Beginnings Healthcare conducted PPH bundle approach management workshop at Darul Sehat Hospital Karachi. 38 participants from LCMD and adjacent hospitals.

AMAN and NCMNH stand with millions worldwide advocating for universal access to safe, effective, and affordable contraception. Empowering individuals, especially young people, to make informed choices about their reproductive health is essential for building healthier communities. Let’s break the stigma and promote education so that everyone has the right to decide freely.

A series of ToTs on ‘Integrating Essential Maternal and Newborn Care with Postpartum Family Planning’ conducted by AMAN in Collaboration with Greenstar Social Marketing and Pathfinder under the USAID funded Building Healthy Families Activity (BHFA) for the health care providers from private and public sectors of Sindh in April-May, 2024.