Bannu Launches Major Vaccination Campaign to Protect Children from 12 Deadly Diseases
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Bannu: Health authorities have launched a comprehensive vaccination drive aimed at protecting thousands of children from 12 life-threatening diseases. The campaign, supported by significant government funding and UNICEF, deploys both fixed and mobile teams to ensure every child in the district receives essential immunizations.
The initiative utilizes the services of local Basic Health Units (BHUs) in tandem with the ongoing “Big Catch-Up” campaign, during which mobile health workers visit households to administer vaccines at children’s doorsteps. This door-to-door approach is designed to overcome barriers to access and ensure no child is left unprotected.
Speaking to the media during the campaign, Faiz Mashal, Chief Executive of CDP, emphasized the importance of completing the full course of vaccines, which are provided free of charge, to guard against a dozen serious illnesses that can affect children from birth to five years old. He explained that millions of rupees are being allocated annually for this public health effort, reflecting the government’s commitment to child well-being.
To further maximize awareness, a 12-day public education campaign has been launched, including announcements across local union councils. These efforts aim to reach as many parents as possible, ensuring wide participation in the immunization drive.
Mashal also called on the public to take full advantage of such government-led health initiatives, highlighting the dangers posed by vaccine-preventable diseases and urging communities not to neglect their children’s health and future. Despite the availability of vaccines, he expressed concern that some families remain hesitant or unaware, which could put children at continued risk.
The success of the campaign is seen as critical to boosting long-term child health indicators and preventing outbreaks of diseases that are otherwise preventable through timely vaccination.
