13.33mn children to be immunized against measles in Sindh

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah inaugurated 13 days long Special Immunization Campaign against Measles in Sindh by injecting anti-measles vaccine to a child at CM house here in a simple ceremony.

Sindh Minister for Health Dr Sagheer Ahmed was also present and administered the anti-measles vaccine to a child, said a statement on Monday.

On the occasion, Provincial Secretary Health Iqbal Durani briefed the Chief Minister that this 13-day long special immunization campaign is being launched with the collaboration of Gavi World Health Organisation with total joint investment of Rs 1,050 million.

He said that out of this amount Rs 800 million is being spent on the purchase of vaccines while Rs 250 million would be incurred on its operational activities throughout the province.

Durrani further elaborated that at least 13.33 million children between age group from six months to 10 years have been targeted to be immunized with the help of 6,959 skilled persons and 130,181 social mobilizers in 1,120 union councils of 29 districts of the province.