EPI Sindh

Online Orientation Session Conducted!

EPI-Sindh successfully conducted an online orientation session with District Focal Persons (DFPs) across Sindh, with the active participation of EPI core team members, to orient them on training SOPs, roles, and responsibilities for the upcoming new recurited's Vaccinators’ Training Programme.

The session focused on the orientation and onboarding of facilitators and monitors, ensuring standardized, high-quality training for newly inducted vaccinators across the province.

The training initiative is supported by UNICEF, with technical support from Aga Khan University, reflecting strong collaboration to strengthen immunization capacity in Sindh.

*Together, EPI core teams and partners continue working to protect every child through quality immunization.*

EPI-Sindh | HPV Vaccine Now Part of Routine Immunization Programme | Official Announcement!

"Cervical cancer is preventable."

As per official notifications of EPI-Sindh & Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), the HPV vaccine has been formally included in the Routine Immunization Programme and is available FREE from 1st January 2026 ONLY for 9-year-old girls through:

1. All EPI Centers
2. EPI Outreach Vaccination Sites
3. School-Based Vaccination Sessions

✨ One vaccine. Lifelong protection.
A safer, healthier future for our daughters.

📍 Visit your nearest EPI Center, Outreach Vaccination Site, or participating school and ensure vaccination of 9-year-old girls only.
Protect your daughter today. Secure her tomorrow.
سروائیکل کینسر سے بچاؤ ممکن ہے۔
ایچ پی وی ویکسین 9 سالہ بچیوں کے لیے—
ای پی آئی مراکز، آؤٹ ریچ ویکسینیشن سائٹس اور اسکول بیسڈ ویکسینیشن کے ذریعے مفت دستیاب ہے۔
آج ویکسین لگوائیں، کل محفوظ بنائیں۔
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EPI-Sindh! Widespread Print Media Coverage | Best Performance Vaccinators 2025!

The Best Performance Vaccination Recognition Ceremony 2025 received prominent coverage in leading national and regional newspapers, including Daily UK Inside, Daily 49 News, Daily Nirwar, Daily Kalyan (Hyderabad), Daily Haq Sach (Larkana), Subh Ka Pakistan, and Fox News of World.

The ceremony honored outstanding vaccinators from all 30 districts of Sindh for their exceptional dedication and tireless efforts in protecting children through vaccination. 💉

*A proud moment for EPI Sindh and our frontline vaccination heroes.*

Best Performance Vaccination Recognition Ceremony 2025!

The Best Performance Vaccination Recognition Ceremony was successfully conducted today at the Sindh Boy Scouts Association Auditorium, Karachi, to honor outstanding vaccinators for their exceptional performance during year 2025.

The ceremony was held under the leadership of worthy **Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh,* along with the Additional Project Director, EPI Sindh.

Distinguished guests included representatives from UNICEF, Gavi and the EPI core team.
Certificates and souvenirs were awarded to best-performing vaccinators from all 30 districts of Sindh, recognizing their dedication, commitment, and tireless efforts in protecting children through vaccination.

*Addressing the gathering, Dr. Raj Kumar Sir** highly appreciated the vaccinators for their remarkable performance and encouraged them to continue working with even greater dedication to further strengthen immunization coverage across Sindh.

*Together, we salute our frontline heroes protecting every child through vaccination.*

Data Review & Coordination Meeting!

A productive and forward-looking meeting was successfully conducted today at the EPI Hall, with participation from the EPI Sindh team and core partners, including UNICEF, WHO, and BMGF partners.

The meeting was held in alignment with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and the National Institute of Health under the National Digital Health Harmonization (NDHH) initiative, which aims to harmonize health data across provinces, regions, and specialized health programs for timely analytics and improved governance.

Valuable technical inputs were shared by Dr. Zain Dr. Adnan (Statistical Officer, EPI Sindh),Mr.suneel (UNICEF) and Dr. Ahsaan (BMGF) focusing on data review, coordination, and strengthening immunization performance across Sindh.

*Together, we advance data-driven decision-making to build stronger health systems and protect every child*

Data Review Meeting – 23 December 2025!

The EPI-Sindh Data Review Meeting was successfully conducted on 23 December 2025 under the leadership of *Dr. Raj Kumar, Project Director, EPI Sindh,* along with Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, Additional Deputy Director, EPI Sindh.

The meeting brought together EPI-Core team members, all partners,WHO, UNICEF IRD representatives, and EPI consultants to review immunization performance and plan strategic actions for improved outcomes across Sindh.

*Key Discussion point:* District & UC-wise coverage review (antigen-wise)
1. EPI targets and planning for 2026
2. EPIMIS monitoring, RCA & observation checklist review
3. Monthly EPI Bulletin format
4. Way forward and action points
Focused discussions on:
1. Data-driven decision-making
2. Strong partner coordination
3. Improving immunization coverage & quality OF RCA

Together, we continue working to protect every child in Sindh.

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EPI-Sindh | Strengthening HPV Vaccination through Partnerships!

The Lessons Learned & Way Forward Workshop with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was successfully held on 10 December 2025 at Ramada Plaza, organized by Jhpiego with the support of EPI Sindh.

The session brought together WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, Mannion Daniels (MD) and CSO partners to review post-campaign progress, share field experiences, address misinformation, and strengthen coordination for HPV routinization in Sindh.

Together, we are protecting adolescent girls and advancing cervical cancer prevention across the province. 💙

EPI-Sindh Provincial Consultation Workshop on HPV Routinization!

EPI-Sindh has successfully concluded the Provincial Consultation on HPV Routinization, held in collaboration with Jhpiego at the EPI Sindh Conference Room.

The consultation convened a wide range of experts and stakeholders, including representatives from SOGP, RMNCH, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Education, Health, and leading CSOs such as AMAAN, Indus, Vital, HELP, and Shifa. Development partners WHO, UNICEF, IRD, Gavi, the Gates Foundation, along with EPI provincial teams, actively participated—demonstrating a strong, shared commitment to cervical cancer prevention in Sindh.

Key highlights of the session included:
🔹 Comprehensive review of the proposed HPV routinization strategy
🔹 Global lessons through LMIC case studies
🔹 Group work on delivery models: school-based, facility-based, and mixed approaches
🔹 In-depth discussions across five thematic areas:
• Service Delivery & Microplanning
• Communication, Community Engagement & Social Mobilization
• Monitoring, Reporting & Data Systems
• Costing, Supplies & Human Resources
• Partnerships & Coordination

The consultation was honored by the leadership of PD Dr. Raj Kumar, APD Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, Deputy PD Dr. Khalil Memon, and Dr. Arslan, and was expertly facilitated by Jhpiego’s Dr. Ejaz, Dr. Rashid, Dr. Irfana, along with the provincial team.

This collaborative milestone marks a significant step toward institutionalizing HPV vaccination in Sindh, ensuring long-term protection for adolescent girls and advancing Pakistan’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer.

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