EPI Sindh

**EPI Sindh | Rotavirus Vaccination – Protect Every Child!** 💉

**بچوں کی مسکراہٹ انمول ہے، انہیں روٹا وائرس سے محفوظ رکھیں!**

روٹا وائرس بچوں میں شدید اسہال اور پانی کی کمی کا باعث بن سکتا ہے، جو ننھی زندگیوں کے لیے خطرناک ثابت ہو سکتا ہے۔

**روٹا وائرس ویکسین کی صرف دو خوراکیں، آپ کے بچے کے لیے اہم تحفظ!**

✅ پہلی خوراک: **6 ہفتے کی عمر میں**

✅ دوسری خوراک: **10 ہفتے کی عمر میں**

💙 **Two Timely Doses, Stronger Protection!**

Rotavirus vaccination helps protect infants against severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and hospitalization caused by rotavirus infection.

❤️ **اپنے بچوں کی صحت پر سمجھوتہ نہ کریں! حفاظتی ٹیکوں کا شیڈول مکمل کروائیں اور انہیں صحت مند مستقبل کا تحفہ دیں۔**

💉 **Safe, Effective & Free!** Routine rotavirus vaccination is available at government EPI Sindh vaccination centres.

🌷 **آج کی حفاظت، کل کی مسکراہٹ!**

📞 **مزید معلومات کے لیے: 1166 | 1033**

**EPI Sindh | Health Department, Government of Sindh**

EPI-Sindh | Protecting Our Daughters, Building a Cervical Cancer-Free Future!

Karachi | International Scientific Conference on HPV Vaccination & Cervical Cancer Prevention

Every Daughter Deserves a Healthy, Protected Future!

The Association for Mothers and Newborns (AMAN) organized an International Scientific Conference in Karachi, bringing together renowned medical experts, gynecologists, obstetricians, public health professionals, and advocates to strengthen HPV vaccination awareness and cervical cancer prevention.

Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, Additional Project Director, EPI Sindh, delivered a keynote address highlighting the government's commitment to HPV vaccination and protecting girls' health.

Mr. Shehzad Roy, renowned Pakistani singer, social activist, and founder of Zindagi Trust, also delivered a keynote address, using his voice and platform to advocate for HPV vaccination, challenge misconceptions, and raise awareness about cervical cancer prevention to safeguard the health and future of Pakistan's girls.

Dr. Sania Nishtar, a distinguished global public health leader, was also acknowledged among the prominent personalities associated with the conference.

Dr. Arslan Memon, Deputy Director, EPI Sindh, presented updates on HPV vaccination programme progress, implementation strategies, and ongoing efforts to strengthen immunization services across Sindh.

The scientific sessions were led by Dr. Azra Ahsan, Dr. Humera Mansoor, and Dr. Marium Waqas, representing AMAN. Interactive discussions addressed participants' questions and emphasized the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer.

Dr.Amjad Tunio, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer of EPI Sindh, and representatives of collaborating Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) also attended the conference.

💉 HPV vaccination is a powerful step towards preventing cervical cancer. Together, we can overcome myths, build trust, and protect every eligible girl.

🌸 Protect Her Today, Empower Her Tomorrow!

EPI Sindh | Health Department, Government of Sindh

💉 EPI Sindh | Reaching Every Child, Protecting Every Life!

📍 Karachi | 23 October 2026

Strengthening Routine Immunisation Across Karachi Division!

A high-level coordination meeting with Karachi Division DHOs was chaired by Mr. Shehryar Gul Memon, EOC Coordinator Sindh, and co-chaired by Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Suhail Raza Shaikh, Additional Project Director; Dr. Arslan Memon, Deputy Director; District Focal Persons; and the EPI Sindh core team.

Discussions focused on reaching Zero-Dose and missed children, tracking defaulters, strengthening vaccine supplies and cold chain systems, and improving field monitoring, accountability, and immunisation coverage.

💙 One Mission, One Commitment — No Child Left Behind!

Together, EPI Sindh and EOC Sindh remain committed to ensuring every child across Karachi Division receives timely, life-saving vaccines.

*EPI-Sindh | Stronger Immunization Through Strategic Planning and Partnerships!*

*CashPOP Provincial Working Group Workshop – Final Day 3rd*
EPI-Hall, Karachi | 22 October 2026!

The 03 days Cash Prioritization and Optimization Process (CashPOP) Provincial Working Group Workshop successfully concluded at EPI Sindh, Karachi, reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening equitable, effective, and sustainable immunization services across Sindh.

The workshop was led by the worthy *Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh, alongside Dr. Suhail Raza Shaikh, Additional Project Director, Dr. Khalil Memon and Dr. Arslan Memon, Deputy Directors, and the EPI Sindh core team.*

Key participants included *Mr. Shehryar Gul Memon, EOC Coordinator; Waheed Lashari, Deputy Director, FDI; Dr. Yasmeen from UNICEF; Dr. Osama Mere from WHO EMRO; and Dr. Xia Wei from WHO Country Office*

Representatives from Gavi, UNICEF, WHO, Jhpiego, FDI, the PROCESS team, and other development partners also actively participated, contributing valuable technical expertise and perspectives to the discussions.

*Throughout the workshop (20–22 October 2026), participants focused on:*
🔹 Strategic prioritization of immunization programme needs
🔹 Efficient allocation and optimization of available resources
🔹 Evidence-based planning and decision-making
🔹 Strengthening coordination among government and development partners
🔹 Advancing sustainable and equitable immunization services across Sindh

*Every Child Matters. Every Vaccine Counts. Every Partnership Makes a Difference!*

The successful conclusion of CashPOP marks an important step toward smarter investments, stronger partnerships, and improved access to life-saving vaccines, particularly for children in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.

*Together, we are building a healthier, safer, and better-protected Sindh*

*EPI-Sindh | ہر ویکسین، صحیح جگہ پر — ہر بچے کا تحفظ!*

🌸 کیا آپ جانتے ہیں کہ ایک ہی بچے کو مختلف جگہوں پر ویکسین کیوں لگائی جاتی ہے؟

👶 ہر ویکسین لگانے کی ایک مخصوص جگہ ہوتی ہے، جس کا تعین حفاظتی ٹیکوں کے قومی پروگرام اور WHO کی رہنما ہدایات کے مطابق کیا جاتا ہے۔

✅ تربیت یافتہ ویکسینیٹر بچے کی عمر، ویکسین کی نوعیت اور مقررہ شیڈول کے مطابق درست جگہ پر ٹیکہ لگاتے ہیں۔

💚 یاد رکھیں! مختلف ویکسین کا مختلف جگہوں پر لگنا ایک معمول اور درست طبی طریقہ ہے۔

❤️ آپ کے بچے کی ہر مسکراہٹ قیمتی ہے، اور ہر حفاظتی ٹیکہ اس کے صحت مند مستقبل کی جانب ایک اہم قدم!

📢 اپنے بچوں کی ویکسینیشن بروقت اور مکمل کروائیں۔

📞 مزید معلومات کے لیے مفت ہیلپ لائن: 1166

EPI Sindh | محکمہ صحت، حکومتِ سندھ

💉 EPI Sindh | Day 2 – CashPOP Provincial Working Group Workshop

Strengthening Immunization Through Strategic Planning and Smarter Resource Allocation!

📍 EPI Hall, Karachi | 21 October 2026

Day 2 of the Cash Prioritization and Optimization Process (CashPOP) Provincial Working Group Workshop continued with productive discussions on strengthening immunization services and ensuring sustainable programme outcomes across Sindh.

The workshop was led by Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh, alongside Dr. Suhail Raza Shaikh, Additional Project Director, Dr. Khalil Memon and Dr. Arslan Memon, Deputy Directors, and the EPI Sindh Core Team.

Key participants included Mr. Waheed Lashari, Deputy Director, FDI; Dr. Yasmeen from UNICEF; SHAVI and Usmana from WHO, along with representatives from Gavi, UNICEF, WHO, Jhpiego, FDI, and other development partners.

📌 Day 2 focused on:

Prioritizing critical immunization programme needs.

Optimizing available resources for maximum impact.

Strengthening evidence-based planning and decision-making.

Enhancing coordination and partnership for sustainable immunization services.

💙 Every resource matters. Every vaccine counts. Every child deserves protection!

Through collective commitment and strategic collaboration, EPI Sindh and its partners continue working towards equitable access to life-saving vaccines and a healthier, fully immunized Sindh.

*EPI-Sindh | EPI & PEI Progress Review Meeting – Reaching Every Child, Protecting Every Life!*

📍 Karachi | 21 October 2026

Under the leadership of Honourable *Provincial Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho,* a high-level EPI & Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) Progress Review Meeting was convened to strengthen immunisation services and accelerate efforts to reach every child across Sindh.

The meeting was attended by *Mr. Tahir Hussain Sangi, Secretary Health Sindh; Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh; Dr. Suhail Raza Shaikh, Additional Project Director; Dr. Khalilullah Memon and Dr. Arslan Memon, Deputy Directors, EPI Sindh.*

Respected Worthy *Mr. Shehryar Gul Memon, EOC Coordinator; Mr. Waheed Lashari, Deputy Director, FDI; Dr. Yasmeen from UNICEF; EPI Sindh core team members, and District Health Officers (DHOs) also participated, both physically and virtually.*

The review focused on vaccination coverage, district performance, vaccinator deployment, outreach services, mobility support, zero-dose children, and stronger coordination between routine immunisation and polio eradication efforts.

💙 Every Child Counts. Every Vaccine Matters. No Child Left Behind!

*The Health Department, Government of Sindh, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines and building a healthier, polio-free Sindh.*

EPI Sindh | Health Department, Government of Sindh