A comprehensive immunization campaign to combat measles and rubella is being launched in Khairpur district from November 17 to November 29, 2025. Details of this initiative were shared on Tuesday during an awareness seminar held at Khairpur Medical College Civil Hospital, where officials stressed the need for unified collective efforts to ensure the protection of every child.
Presiding over the seminar, Deputy Commissioner Fayyaz Hussain Rahujo termed the national immunization campaign a “collective responsibility.” He emphasized that the administration, parents, teachers, health professionals, and community leaders must play a key role in ensuring its success. He strongly urged all parents to have their children vaccinated to help build a safe and healthy society.
District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Masroor-ul-Hassan Shah confirmed the district’s preparedness for this major program. He stated that all necessary teams are fully prepared with the clear objective of vaccinating 100 percent of the children in the district. Dr. Shah requested parents to cooperate by bringing their children to the designated vaccination centers.
Other speakers at the event, including MS Civil Hospital Dr. Syed Masroor Zia Shah and PPHI District Manager Irfan Haider Phulpoto, emphasized the seriousness of the situation. They described measles and rubella as dangerous diseases that can be particularly fatal for young children, while stressing that their prevention is entirely possible through timely immunization.
The speakers stated that the campaign is designed for far-reaching results, with mobile teams being deployed to every school, village, and house across the district. This extensive outreach aims to ensure that no child is missed from this life-saving vaccine.
The seminar was attended by a large number of people from various segments of the community, including a significant number of doctors, civil society representatives, teachers, and students, indicating widespread support for this public health effort.