Staff Deployment and Target Setting for Shikarpur’s November Anti-Polio Campaign

The district administration of Shikarpur is preparing for an anti-polio campaign scheduled from November 2 to November 8, 2026. The campaign aims to reach over 310,414 children under the age of five across the district's four tehsils.

Review of the Plan by Officials

On Friday, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sharjeel Noor Channa presided over a meeting of the District Anti-Polio Committee at his office. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioners of Shikarpur, Garhi Yasin, Khanpur, and Lakhi tehsils, as well as officials from the police and health departments, the education department, the People's Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI), the District Intelligence Branch, and Union Council Medical Officers (UCMOs). Mazhar Jamro briefed the participants on the operational plans.

District-wide Deployment

The district comprises 69 union councils. To ensure comprehensive coverage, the campaign will utilize the services of 62 Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) centers, 120 EPI vaccinators, 69 UCMOs, and 923 mobile vaccination teams. Staff from 14 partner organizations will also assist in the successful implementation and monitoring of the campaign's activities. Ensuring No Child is Left Out

Leaving no child behind

Dr. Channa directed the relevant departments to ensure all targets are met and to guarantee that no child under the age of five misses out on vaccination. Teams were instructed to conduct door-to-door visits for administering polio drops and to remain present in their assigned areas throughout the campaign. He also emphasized the importance of proper staff training and strict supervision of vaccination teams to ensure the district achieves its set targets.

The Pivotal Role of Parents

The Deputy Commissioner described polio as a serious disease that can lead to permanent disability. He stated that eradicating the disease depends on the collaborative efforts of parents, health workers, and the district administration. Families were urged to ensure their children receive polio drops when teams visit their homes.