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Big Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign Launched in Peshawar to Immunize Children Against Life-Threatening Diseases

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The health department in Peshawar has launched the Big Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign to immunize children under five years of age against 12 life-threatening diseases across the province. The campaign aims to reach approximately 700,000 children who have missed routine immunizations. The campaign is part of the government's broader strategy to close immunization gaps, reduce child mortality, and strengthen the province's public health system. Officials from UNICEF, WHO, GAVI, and other partner organizations have expressed their support for the campaign.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Big Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign was launched by the health department in Peshawar to immunize children under five years of age against 12 life-threatening diseases.
  • The campaign targets approximately 700,000 children who have missed routine immunizations.
  • The campaign is part of the government's broader strategy to close immunization gaps, reduce child mortality, and strengthen the province's public health system.
  • 3,000 measles cases and 219 diphtheria cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far this year.
  • The health department has assured there is no shortage of diphtheria vaccine in the province and that sufficient stock is available.
  • Over 500,000 children were successfully vaccinated during the previous campaign.
  • The campaign will run from July 14 to July 25 and will involve over 4,000 vaccination teams deployed across the province.
  • The campaign aims to not only protect children from deadly diseases but also prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

Statistics:

  • 700,000 children targeted for vaccination
  • 12 life-threatening diseases to be immunized against
  • 3,000 measles cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far this year
  • 219 diphtheria cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far this year
  • 4,000 vaccination teams deployed across the province
  • 500,000 children successfully vaccinated during the previous campaign
  • July 14 to July 25: Campaign duration
  • Maulvi Ameer Shah Memorial Hospital: Campaign inauguration location

Sources:

  • "Health department launches campaign to immunize children against 12 life-threatening diseases", by The News (Pakistan)
  • "Big Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign launched in Peshawar", by Dawn (Pakistan)

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