Sukkur, July 16, 2026: Commissioner Sukkur Division, Mr. Abid Saleem Qureshi, chaired a meeting of the Divisional Task Force at the Commissioner Office, Sukkur, to review preparations for the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled for August 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Health Department, PPHI, Education Department, Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Divisional Task Force (DTF), and other relevant stakeholders.
During the meeting, the Divisional Polio Officer briefed participants on the preparedness of the campaign, with particular focus on the riverine (katcha) areas. Expressing satisfaction with the overall preparations, the Commissioner issued a number of key directives to ensure the effective implementation of the campaign.
He directed that competent and experienced Social Mobilizers be selected and that the household registration process be closely monitored. He further instructed that campaign activities be integrated with PPHI health camps to provide a comprehensive package of healthcare services to children and families in the targeted areas.
Considering the prevailing hot weather conditions, the Commissioner emphasized strict implementation of cold chain protocols to maintain vaccine potency up to the child level. He directed that additional ice packs be provided to every vaccination team and that home-based solar refrigerators be mapped for emergency cold chain support.
The Commissioner also instructed all districts to keep UC Support Teams fully engaged throughout the campaign to continuously monitor cold chain management and ensure the timely provision of additional ice wherever required.
The meeting decided that official letters would be issued to the Education Department and PPHI outlining the specific areas and nature of support required during the campaign. PPHI will also be requested to extend duty hours at health facilities designated as Team Support Centers, nominate trained and adequately equipped AEFI focal persons at district and health facility levels, and provide ambulance services throughout the campaign.
Appreciating the efforts of the Deputy Commissioners, District Health Officers, Assistant Commissioners, and DEOC partners in the selection of human resources and overall campaign preparedness, Commissioner Sukkur Division Mr. Abid Saleem Qureshi stressed the importance of sustained interdepartmental coordination, effective communication, and collective responsibility to ensure the successful implementation of a high-quality Polio Booster Dose Campaign and the timely vaccination of every eligible child.
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