In an exclusive video message to a private news channel, Minister of State Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath strongly emphasized the safety and importance of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Minister urged the public to reject these false claims and instead trust the scientific evidence supporting the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. He further appealed to civil society, religious leaders, educators, students and social media influencers to actively work together to dispel myths and misinformation. The HPV vaccine remains a critical tool in protecting the health of eligible girls and preventing life-threatening diseases. He emphasized that the HPV vaccine is highly effective and scientifically proven, preventing more deaths per vaccinated individual than any other immunization.