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Our daughters, our future: Pakistan’s HPV vaccination campaign offers hope
10 October 2025
October 11th marks International Day of the Girl Child, a day that calls for policies that protect girls’ rights and enable their leadership. Pakistan recently introduced the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for girls, aiming for a 90% vaccination rate. Dr Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi, from Cochrane Pakistan, reflects on the vaccine campaign so far, and the value of investing in girl’s futures.
WHO launches global clinical trials forum
3 October 2025
The World Health Organization has launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum, a global, multi-stakeholder network to strengthen clinical trial environments and infrastructure at national, regional and global levels. Cochrane is pleased to be a member of this initiative.
Hear from Cochrane’s new Chief Executive Officer
2 October 2025
In this video, Karla shares her vision for creating an evidence ecosystem that is fast, fair and fit for the future, with collaboration at the heart of this. Watch to find out more.
RSV vaccines safe and effective, Cochrane review finds
29 September 2025
Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduce the risk of infection in older adults and infants, a new Cochrane review has found.
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