EPI Hyderabad

MINUTES OF MEETING (MoM)

Quarterly Review Meeting – QRM-2

District Hyderabad

Date: 02-09-2026
Venue: RT Hotel, Hyderabad
Chaired by: Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain, DHO Hyderabad

Participants

DHMT, DEOC, DSVs, TSVs, DFC, CSOs, Mr. Anas, Outreach Manager, Vital Pakistan Trust – Head Office, Vital Pakistan Trust District Team, Vaccinators, Social Mobilizers and other relevant stakeholders participated in the meeting.

Key Discussion Points

1. UC-wise vaccination targets, performance and coverage were reviewed.

2. Coverage of children aged 0–11 months was discussed, with emphasis on strengthening Routine Immunization (RI).

3. Zero-Dose and defaulter children were reviewed, and follow-up strategies were discussed.

4. Community mobilization activities, including parent/caregiver counselling and door-to-door mobilization, were reviewed.

5. Geographical coverage and outreach activities in the assigned UCs were discussed.

6. HPV vaccination coverage and August 2026 UC-wise performance were reviewed.

7. The role of vaccinators and social mobilizers in improving vaccination uptake and reducing missed children was highlighted.

8. Van support for hard-to-reach areas was reviewed. The van provided mobility support for Routine Immunization activities and during NID, SNID and fIPV activities.

Appreciation & Recognition

The Chair, Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain, DHO Hyderabad, appreciated the overall performance, commitment and field efforts of the Vital Pakistan Trust team, including the District Coordinator, vaccinators and social mobilizers.

The Chair particularly appreciated the van support provided for hard-to-reach areas, which helped facilitate access to vaccination services for underserved communities and supported field teams in reaching missed children.

During the meeting, Appreciation Shields and Appreciation Certificates were distributed among deserving team members in recognition of their outstanding performance, dedication and contribution towards improving immunization coverage in Hyderabad District.

The Chair appreciated the team’s efforts and encouraged them to maintain the same level of commitment and performance, stating “Well Done.”

Action Points

Continue regular monitoring of UC-wise vaccination performance.

Strengthen follow-up of Zero-Dose and defaulter children.

Focus on low-performing antigens and priority areas.

Continue parent/caregiver counselling and door-to-door community mobilization.

Strengthen coordination with EPI, district health authorities and relevant stakeholders.

Utilize van support strategically for hard-to-reach and underserved areas.

Ensure timely, accurate and validated vaccination reporting.

Continue efforts to reduce dropout and ensure every eligible child receives vaccination.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further strengthen Routine Immunization, improve vaccination coverage, reduce dropout and defaulter rates, and ensure vaccination services reach every eligible child, particularly those living in hard-to-reach and underserved communities.

*District Hyderabad*

*DFP EPI Dr. Zulfiqar Khoso Supervision of UCs for EPI & Polio Teams_*

- Conducted monitoring of the outreach site at UC 132 Hussainabad (MMP population near Auto Bhan). During this visit, two zero-dose children were validated.
- Supervised two mobile teams operating in UCs 129 and 130 Hussainabad.
- Monitored the EPI fixed site located at Al Shifa Hospital, UC 02 Latifabad.

*DISTRICT HYDERABAD*
DATED: 15-4-2026
The *_District Health Officer Hyderabad_* monitored the (EPI) centers at CDF Hospital Hyderabad and Services Hospital Qasimabad. The monitoring included a comprehensive review of the availability of vaccinators, verification of zero-dose lists for the past three months along with their follow-up, assessment of cold chain management for vaccines, and evaluation of record-keeping practices related to vaccines and logistics.

District Hyderabad
Dated: 03-04-2026

DFP–EPI, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Khoso visited the EPI Center in Taluka Qasimabad to monitor and assess routine immunization activities. During the visit, validated the MMP population of UC 125 and thoroughly checked the vaccination status of children.

*_District Hyderabad_*

*_District Health Officer (DHO) Hyderabad_* along with the (DFP) for EPI Hyderabad, monitored the Polygon Assignment (LHW+Vaccinators ) activity at Taluka Latifabad.

During the monitoring visit directed the Data entry operators and the RMNCH team to ensure that this activity is completed within the timeline already shared. They emphasized adherence to the schedule and the importance of timely ex*****on .