Punjab EOC reviews polio campaign performance in 11 districts

LAHORE saw Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator Khalid Parvaiz chair a review meeting with 11 district health and polio teams to evaluate the performance of the polio eradication campaign. The teams assessed indicators at the district and Union Council levels, focusing on uncovering gaps in vaccination coverage, enhancing data accuracy, and ensuring timely corrective actions.

Parvaiz emphasized the need to look beyond general coverage figures and scrutinize performance at more granular levels. He instructed teams to pinpoint missed children and take prompt corrective actions to ensure all eligible children are vaccinated. The EOC Coordinator highlighted the significance of maintaining precise and transparent campaign data, stressing its role in identifying vulnerabilities, resource allocation, and improving the efficacy of future campaigns.

Parvaiz also directed districts to closely monitor vaccine wastage rates through improved planning, forecasting, and field-level management. The meeting reviewed the status of missed children, field-level implementation, and other operational indicators, with district teams presenting updates and flagging areas needing more focus.

Khalid Parvaiz stressed that while Punjab has made notable strides against polio, complacency is not an option. He reiterated the importance of continued vigilance, high-quality campaigns, and consistent vaccination of children throughout every campaign to safeguard Punjab from the risk of poliovirus transmission and potential reintroduction.

The EOC instructed district teams to follow up on identified gaps and implement corrective measures on the ground.