25/11/2025
Respected Project Director EPI Sindh, Dr. Raj Kumar, along with DHO Dr. Lajpat and ADHO/DFP EPI Dr. Uzair, visited District Karachi West. During the visit, he inspected the District Control Room and Cold Room where he reviewed cold chain functionality, stock register updates, backup power arrangements, 30 DTR and temperature monitoring, as well as overall stock management. He appreciated the storekeeper for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
He further visited the UHC-15 fixed site, where he observed ongoing MR and OPV vaccination activities. Dr. Raj Kumar interacted with the vaccinator regarding SOPs and guidelines for the MR vaccination on ZM entry and checked the ILR, graph charts, dropout records, tally sheets, and overall cold chain maintenance at the facility.
He also inspected an outreach session of Team 2 in a hard-to-reach hilly area. He also monitored the session, reviewed tally sheets, observed megaphone announcements, assessed social mobilization efforts, and verified the vaccination status of the area. The efforts of the outreach team were highly appreciated for their dedication in challenging terrain.
The Project Director EPI Dr. Raj advised all teams to maintain their commitment and ensure that every eligible child receives the MR and OPV vaccines.
The Expanded Programme on Immunization - Pakistan
EPI Sindh
Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative
Health & Population Welfare Department, Sindh
Tameer e Khalaq Foundation
PPHI SINDH
EPI Karachi West
Deputy Commissioner West OFFICIAL
UNICEF Pakistan
Polio Eradication Initiative Sindh
World Health Organization (WHO)