30/08/2025
*Polio Inauguration Ceremony, Community Engagement Session & Free Medical Camp*
Date: 30-08-025
Venue: Madina Market rket
*Introduction*
A Polio Inaugural Ceremony was successfully organized today along with a Community Engagement Session and a Free Medical Camp. The event aimed to create awareness among communities regarding the importance of polio vaccination, engage influential stakeholders for better acceptance, and provide free medical consultation to the families.
*Ceremony Organized By*
*Mr. Sayed Muhibullah Shah*
Genral Mirchint Welfare Society
*Mr. Zahid Raheem*
Awam khidmat Organization
*SCBO Fahim Shah*
*CBO Rehman Khan*
*Distinguished Participants*
The ceremony was graced by the presence of
*Respected DC Mr. Masood Bhutto*
*DHO Dr. Shah Muhammad Shaikh*
*ADHO Dr. Akhtar Abbas*
*AC Mr. Naimat Ullah*
*EPI Focal Person Dr. Waqar Farooqi*
*NSTOP Dr. Furqan*
*CBM Province Mr. Zaki Zeeshan*
*CCO Mr. Parwaiz Nazir*
*TFP Dr. Sidra Azam*
*Mr. Zaheer Memon*
*UCPOs Mr. Mansoor & Mr. Ashir*
*UCMO Nasra Saeed*
*CMs Amir, Ayaz, Waqar, Ali Ahmed, and Ahmer*
*Highlights of the Event*
The ceremony was inaugurated by the *Respected DC Mr. Masood Bhutto*, who emphasized the importance of collective efforts in eradicating polio.
*DHO Dr. Shah Muhammad Shaikh* highlighted the technical aspects of the campaign and urged community participation for ensuring every child receives the polio drops.
*CBM Province Mr. Zaki Zeeshan& CCO Mr Parwaiz Nazir* addressed the gathering, explaining how the poliovirus spreads in communities and how it can be prevented through consistent vaccination and improved hygiene practices.
*SCBO Fahim Shah* engaged with key influencers, highlighting the major challenging areas in Shah Faisal Town and requested their support in the upcoming campaign. The influencers responded positively, assuring their full cooperation to reach every child with polio drops.
Influencers, local representatives, and frontline workers were engaged in the Community Engagement Session to address refusal cases and strengthen support for vaccination teams.
During the session, refusal families were counseled and motivated in the presence of senior officials, which created a positive impact.
A Free Medical Camp was organized alongside, providing basic healthcare check-ups, consultations, and medicines to families, ensuring greater community mobilization and trust.
At the end of the event, DC Mr. Masood Bhutto led the participants in a collective slogan, reaffirming the commitment:
ہمارا عہد ۔۔۔پولیو سے آزاد سندھ، پاکستان زندہ آباد
*Outcome*
Increased community confidence through direct engagement with high-level officials.
Positive response from refusal families who were counseled and motivated.
Strengthened collaboration between health officials, administration, and community influencers.
Free medical services provided additional goodwill, encouraging families to support the polio campaign.
Communities were sensitized about how poliovirus spreads and how it can be stopped through vaccination and hygiene measures.
Key influencers pledged their support, ensuring their assistance in covering refusal areas and helping the teams deliver polio drops to every child.
Commitment was collectively renewed through the slogan led by DC Mr Masood Bhutto.
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