LUMHS Holds Workshop on Cervical Cancer Prevention
By Imdad Ali Khushik
PRO LUMHS
JAMSHORO, October 15, 2026: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, organised a pre-conference workshop on cervical cancer prevention and treatment in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Pakistan (MWAP), highlighting HPV vaccination, timely screening and early treatment to prevent most cases of the disease.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikramuddin Ujjan stressed the importance of public awareness, HPV vaccination, early diagnosis and access to modern screening facilities to protect women’s health, particularly in underserved communities.
The workshop, titled “From HPV Prevention to Treatment of Precancerous Lesions,” was organised by the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Bilawal Medical College as part of the National Cancer Conference 2026.
Experts discussed HPV vaccination, self-sampling for screening, follow-up of HPV-positive women, and the diagnosis and treatment of precancerous cervical lesions. They emphasised that effective screening, timely referral and appropriate treatment could significantly reduce cervical cancer cases.
Registrar Dr. Haji Muhammad Sheikh and Dr. Nusrat Nisar played key roles in organising the workshop, while Dr. Jabeen Zubair, Dr. Roohi Nigar, Dr. Maryam, Dr. Fahmida, Dr. Saima and Dr. Ambreen contributed to various sessions.
The National Cancer Conference 2026 will be held at LUMHS from October 19 to 21 under the theme “Transforming Cancer Care Through Innovation, Access and Collaboration.”
The initiative reaffirmed LUMHS and MWAP’s commitment to strengthening women’s healthcare and promoting evidence-based approaches to cancer prevention and treatment.
By Imdad Ali Khushik
