Group pushes for HPV vax for underprivileged girls, women

Doing good: (From left) O’Dell, Liam president Raymond Lew, Dzulkefly, NCSM president Dr Saunthari Somasundram, Health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan and Health deputy director-general for public health Dr Norhayati Rusli at the World Cancer Day Celebration.

MELAKA: The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (Liam) has donated RM3mil towards the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive to vaccinate underprivileged girls and women nationwide.

Liam’s chief executive officer Mark O’Dell said 16 members from the association have collectively agreed to play their role in making sure that the life-saving jab reaches the targeted group throughout the country.