Shahzad Rasheed
Peshawar: Ms. Sarah Rehman, Additional Secretary Health, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has formally assumed charge as the new Coordinator of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the Polio Eradication Programme in the province.
On this occasion, an introductory session was held with members of the EOC, during which the core team briefed the newly appointed Coordinator on the current status of the Polio Eradication Programme in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The briefing covered the prevailing polio situation, ongoing eradication activities, vaccination campaigns, surveillance mechanisms, key achievements, operational challenges, and strategic priorities. The team also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen programme implementation, improve operational coordination, and address challenges affecting polio eradication efforts across the province.
The session provided an opportunity to review programme progress, discuss priority areas, and reinforce coordination among relevant stakeholders. Emphasis was placed on sustained collaboration, effective planning, and collective efforts to overcome existing challenges and accelerate progress towards the goal of a polio-free Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Polio Eradication Programme remains committed to strengthening immunization activities, enhancing surveillance, and ensuring coordinated efforts to protect every child against the threat of polio.
The EOC team extended its best wishes to Ms. Sarah Rehman on assuming her new responsibilities and expressed its commitment to working collaboratively under her leadership to advance the province’s polio eradication objectives.
