{"id":17428,"date":"2025-12-10T13:10:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=17428"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:10:10","slug":"hyderabad-divisional-task-force-reviews-preparations-for-polio-campaign-starting-december-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=17428","title":{"rendered":"Hyderabad Divisional Task Force Reviews Preparations for Polio Campaign Starting December 15"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hyderabad
<\/strong>A crucial meeting of the Divisional Task Force on Polio Eradication<\/strong> was held today at the Commissioner Office, Shahbaz Building Hyderabad, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Fayaz Hussain Abbasi<\/strong>, to review preparations for the upcoming anti-polio campaign scheduled to begin on December 15<\/strong> across the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was attended by DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razzaq Dharejo<\/strong>, SSP Hyderabad Adeel Chandio<\/strong>, Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Zain-ul-Abideen Memon<\/strong>, DHOs including Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain<\/strong>, and officers of all relevant departments. Deputy Commissioners of other districts within the division joined the session via video link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Review of December National Immunization Days (NIDs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the meeting, officials presented detailed briefings regarding the National Immunization Days<\/strong> planned for December. The agenda included district-level micro-planning, human resource deployment, monitoring mechanisms, logistic arrangements, and field security plans. Each district administration provided updates on their readiness and highlighted challenges requiring immediate attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special focus was given to strategies for reaching missed children, covering high-risk areas, strengthening mobile teams, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and ensuring timely availability of vaccines and cold-chain arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Stresses Priority for Areas With Positive Environmental Samples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the session, Divisional Commissioner Fayaz Hussain Abbasi highlighted the seriousness of the situation, noting that environmental samples from several areas continue to test positive for poliovirus<\/strong>. He emphasized that districts showing positive indicators must receive special and intensified focus<\/strong> during the upcoming drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further stated that Sindh has reported nine confirmed polio cases this year<\/strong>, of which six belong to Hyderabad<\/strong>\u2014a matter of deep concern that demands extraordinary measures. \u201cThe upcoming polio campaign must achieve 100% coverage under all circumstances<\/strong> so that environmental samples can be converted from positive to negative,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reassessment of Micro Plans and Enhanced Training Ordered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Abbasi directed district administrations to re-evaluate their micro plans<\/strong>, particularly in union councils previously identified as low-performing. He instructed health teams to ensure that all field workers, supervisors, and monitoring staff receive proper and timely training before the campaign begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He specifically emphasized implementing the \u201cOne Monitor, One UC\u201d system<\/strong> for low-performance union councils to ensure enhanced oversight and accountability. The system aims to assign a dedicated monitor to each UC, ensuring real-time response and field-level improvements during the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Strategy for Missed and Zero-Dose Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the importance of covering all eligible children, the Commissioner instructed officers to adopt a multi-dimensional strategy<\/strong> for reaching missed children and zero-dose cases<\/strong>. He directed that special steps be taken in bordering and cross-border areas<\/strong>, migrant settlements, and communities with historically low vaccination turnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed that mobile teams, transit teams at bus terminals, railway stations, toll plazas, and highways should be strengthened to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Coordination to Remain a Top Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razzaq Dharejo and SSP Adeel Chandio briefed the meeting on the security plan, confirming that law enforcement agencies would provide full support to polio teams during field activities. They emphasized that personnel will be deployed at all sensitive points, especially in areas previously identified as \u201crefusal-prone\u201d or high-risk due to security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DIG reaffirmed the commitment of police to ensure safe movement of teams, immediate response to distress calls, and close coordination with district control rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District Administrations Present Their Readiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Commissioners of Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Jamshoro, Badin, Dadu, and Thatta<\/strong> briefed the Divisional Task Force through video link. They shared updates regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Completion status of micro plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Training of vaccinators and supervisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Community engagement strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Arrangements for proper cold-chain management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deployment of transit teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Identification of \u201cpersistent hotspots\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Measures for improving coverage in low-turnout UCs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Districts also discussed challenges related to staff shortages, public awareness gaps, seasonal migration, and accessibility issues in remote rural belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Commissioner Calls for Maximum Community Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Commissioner Abbasi underlined the importance of community awareness and public trust<\/strong>. He advised district administrations to collaborate with local influencers, elected representatives, religious leaders, and media outlets to encourage parents to cooperate with polio teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He also urged officers to work closely with education departments to organize awareness activities in schools, urging teachers to inform parents about the significance of vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Strict Monitoring to Ensure Campaign Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Commissioner Abbasi instructed that daily monitoring reports be submitted throughout the campaign. He warned that negligent officers would be held accountable. \u201cThere is no room for weak performance. Every officer must treat this campaign as a top priority,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He also directed that high-quality supervision be ensured during evening revisits<\/strong>, particularly in areas where children were found absent during the first round of visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The meeting ended with a unanimous resolve to make the December 15 polio campaign a complete success<\/strong> across Hyderabad division. With environmental samples still testing positive and multiple confirmed cases reported in the region, the administration reaffirmed its commitment to implementation of strict monitoring, enhanced coordination, and tireless field efforts to protect every child from the poliovirus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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