EPI

Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

Protecting our children and communities in Islamabad through timely, safe, and accessible vaccinations. We are dedicated to ensuring a healthier, disease-free future for every generation.

Public Health Initiatives

Our Mission & Impact

At the District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad, our unwavering commitment is to safeguard the community’s future through premium, proactive healthcare interventions. By orchestrating extensive routine immunization schedules and robust public awareness campaigns, we establish a resilient shield of protection against preventable infectious threats.

Our strategic efforts are deeply invested in the absolute eradication and control of high-risk diseases. Through highly coordinate, professional campaigns, we provide comprehensive defense against Polio, Measles, and Hepatitis B. By combining world-class clinical guidance with localized outreach, we ensure health safety and peace of mind for every family in the capital.

IMMUNIZATION EXCELLENCE

Strategic Data & Cold Chain Management

Maintaining absolute temperature control is vital to preserving vaccine potency. Our state-of-the-art cold chain infrastructure utilizes advanced real-time monitoring technology to safeguard critical immunizations from our central storage hubs down to the localized healthcare centers across Islamabad.

Through sophisticated data-driven mapping, our healthcare administration proactively identifies low-coverage pockets. By cross-referencing demographic insights with regional immunization registries, we deploy targeted mobile clinics and resources to ensure no child or vulnerable individual is left unprotected.

Milestones & Achievements

Tracing the impactful journey of DHO Islamabad’s healthcare initiatives, dedicated to safeguarding our community with state-of-the-art immunization programs.

2021 — Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) Campaign

Successful rollout of the TCV Campaign across Islamabad, targeting children aged 9 months to 15 years.
Immunized over 250,000 children with premium typhoid conjugate vaccines in both urban sectors and underserved rural communities.
Introduced modernized temperature-controlled transport boxes to maintain absolute cold chain integrity during rural outreach.

2022 — Measles-Rubella (MR) National Campaign

Achieved an exemplary 98% coverage rate during the intensive Measles-Rubella immunization drive.
Deployed 120 dedicated mobile health teams to reach educational institutions, public parks, and remote settlements.
Integrated real-time geo-tagging and coverage tracking dashboards for daily operations review.

Expanding the Horizon of Care

2023 — EPI Expansion & CHC Golra Modernization

Inaugurated the newly upgraded EPI Center at Community Health Center (CHC) Golra, ensuring standardized daily immunization services.
Implemented solar-powered refrigeration units at primary centers to secure uninterrupted cold chain storage during power fluctuations.
Launched localized automated SMS vaccination reminder services, reducing drop-out rates by 15% in surrounding rural areas.

2024 — Infrastructure Growth & G-13/3 EPI Center

Successfully established and commercialized the advanced EPI center at G-13/3, significantly expanding immunization reach in Islamabad's high-density urban residential zones.
Transitioned 100% of municipal vaccination record management to secure, centralized digital databases for ease of tracking.
Introduced premium continuous training models for healthcare professionals to align localized delivery protocols with global WHO standards.

Community Engagement & Infrastructure

Our commitment to public health is anchored in robust community mobilization and modern, eco-friendly infrastructure. By prioritizing education and safe operational practices, we build trust and ensure the long-term well-being of families across Islamabad.

Through dedicated campaigns during World Immunization Week, we focus on training programs for vaccinators to improve service delivery and professional care in every sector. Complementing this, our newly established advanced clinical waste incinerator at CHC Kirpa guarantees safe, eco-compliant disposal of medical tools—protecting both our people and our environment.

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