Chaman Deputy Commissioner Chairs Review Meeting on Anti-Polio Campaign Performance

Chaman: Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai chaired an important meeting to review the performance of the SNID (November 2026) anti-polio campaign. The meeting examined the targets achieved during the campaign, team performance, child coverage and the challenges faced.

During the meeting, representatives of the relevant health department, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other supporting agencies briefed participants on the campaign’s overall performance, field activities, identification of children who missed vaccination, and matters related to micro-planning.

Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai said that protecting children from a deadly disease such as polio was a shared national and moral responsibility of all.

He directed that shortcomings and weaknesses that emerged during the campaign be identified and effectively addressed. He also stressed adopting a better strategy for future campaigns, effective monitoring, and further strengthening coordination among all relevant agencies.

Officials were directed to ensure that campaign targets are met, that every child can access the vaccine, and that the performance of field teams is continuously monitored, so that no child is left without the polio drops.

The meeting reaffirmed a commitment to continue joint and coordinated efforts, using all available resources, to eliminate polio completely from Chaman district.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan