Islamabad 51
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
Islamabad 51
No Result
View All Result
Home Latest

Health minister launches third big catch-up vaccination drive in Islamabad

Editor Isb by Editor Isb
June 30, 2025
in Latest, National
0
Health minister launches third big catch-up vaccination drive in Islamabad
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal launched the third phase of the Big Catch-Up Round immunization campaign at the Basic Health Unit in Golra Sharif, Islamabad. The campaign aims to vaccinate children who missed routine immunizations and protect them against 12 dangerous but preventable diseases.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, the minister said the campaign reflects Pakistan’s commitment to child health. “This is more than a vaccination drive—it’s a national effort to protect our children,” he said. The campaign will be conducted across the country with an intensive focus on outreach.

Minister Kamal also pointed to the wider challenges facing the health system. “Hospitals like PIMS were not built to handle the thousands of patients they see every day. With a population growth rate of 3.6%—the highest in the world—our schools and hospitals are overwhelmed. Over 25 million children are out of school because of this pressure,” he noted.

More Insights: Explore Related Stories

AIOU expands degree options with three new BS programs

Digital UK visa now available to Pakistanis travelling for study or work

Quaid-i-Azam University suspends summer semester 2025 due to protests, financial problems

CDA starts new electric bus service from Gulberg to Media Town

He added that contaminated water remains a major health risk. “Around 68% of diseases in Pakistan are caused by unsafe drinking water. From Gilgit to Karachi, untreated sewage is polluting our water supply. Sadly, sewage treatment is almost non-existent in our country.”

The minister emphasized the need for preventive healthcare. “We are stuck in a system that makes people sick, and then tells us to build more hospitals. But even with billions, we cannot cure illness unless we prevent it. My top goal is to stop illness before it starts,” he said.

—— ALSO READ ——

NICVD to launch international-standard clinical trials unit, expand emergency and children’s care facilities

On child health, Minister Kamal shared worrying figures: 40% of children in Pakistan suffer from malnutrition, and 13 polio cases have been confirmed in 2025 so far. He added that environmental samples show the virus is still present in many districts. “While cancer has a treatment, polio does not. That’s why prevention is key,” he stressed.

WHO Representative Dr. Dapeng Luo praised Pakistan’s Expanded Programme on Immunization. “Every 10 seconds, vaccines save a life. Since 1978, this program has saved millions. WHO will continue to support Pakistan’s efforts in this campaign,” he said. He also announced the distribution of motorbikes—donated by Gavi—to help vaccinators reach remote areas.

The third Big Catch-Up Round marks an important step toward improving Pakistan’s immunization coverage and protecting children across the country.

Tags: big catch-up campaignchild vaccination pakistanEPI Pakistanimmunization pakistan 2025Islamabad vaccination drivepolio cases pakistanWHO Pakistan
Previous Post

500,000 Youth to Get IT Skills Training; Islamabad to Lead with Google, Huawei, Microsoft Courses

Next Post

PAA orders probe into multiple incidents at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport

Editor Isb

Editor Isb

Related Posts

AIOU

AIOU expands degree options with three new BS programs

by News Desk
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has approved three new undergraduate programmes—BS E-Commerce, BS Psychology, and BS Political Science—under its...

Pakistan UK visa

Digital UK visa now available to Pakistanis travelling for study or work

by Editor Isb
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has launched a new digital eVisa system for Pakistani students and workers, making the visa process...

Quaid-i-Azam University

Quaid-i-Azam University suspends summer semester 2025 due to protests, financial problems

by News Desk
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has officially cancelled its summer semester for 2025 due to prolonged student protests and serious financial...

Next Post
Jinnah airport Karachi

PAA orders probe into multiple incidents at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport

NEPRA

Govt to remove electricity duty from July; KE relief decision delayed amid legal row

Muharram Procession

Sindh calls for mobile services shutdown on 10th Muharram

Motorcycle Honda

Atlas Honda increases motorcycle prices in Pakistan from July 2025

Follow Us

Recommended

engagement Junaid Safdar

Maryam Nawaz’s son Junaid Safdar gets engaged again

2 months ago
election-commission-pakistan-ecp

Punjab elections on May 14 could result in chaos, ECP tell SC

2 years ago
asim-munir

People’s safety and security is sacred : COAS Asim Munir

2 years ago
54% Fail CSS Urdu Exam in 3-Year Data

54% Fail CSS Urdu Exam in 3-Year Data

2 years ago

Categories

  • City
  • Education
  • International
  • Latest
  • National
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized

Pages

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Home 1
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Follow us on Google News for Latest Updates

Recent News

  • AIOU expands degree options with three new BS programs
  • Digital UK visa now available to Pakistanis travelling for study or work
  • Quaid-i-Azam University suspends summer semester 2025 due to protests, financial problems

Category

  • City
  • Education
  • International
  • Latest
  • National
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us

© 2023 Islamabad51