16/06/2026
The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) remains steadfast in its dedication to supporting routine immunization and HPV vaccination across Sindh. Working closely with The Expanded Programme on Immunization - Pakistan, IHHN regularly updates provincial meetings on its ongoing efforts and strategic field operations.
Building on this partnership, the Provincial CSOs Review Meeting on Gavi CSOs Engagement was held on June 11, 2026, at the EPI Sindh Hall in Karachi. The meeting was designed to review the progress of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in supporting immunization initiatives, share best practices, address implementation challenges, and identify priority actions to enhance vaccination coverage and community engagement across the province.
During the session, the IHHN team presented significant progress in scaling HPV vaccination coverage for both in-school and out-of-school eligible girls. Performance data from January to May 2026 highlights the following achievements:
🔹Total Health Baithak Sessions Conducted: 5,066
🔹Total Participants Reached: 44,767
🔹Total Eligible Girls Identified: 20,028
🔹Total Girls Vaccinated Against HPV: 6,417
Key Highlights from the Meeting
✅ Strategic Collaboration: Emphasis was placed on close coordination with the Government Health and Education Departments. A defining feature of the provincial effort is the strong partnership between IHHN and EPI Sindh in implementing the HPV Vaccination Program. Through joint planning, coordination, and a shared commitment to protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer, both organizations have successfully strengthened community mobilization and expanded vaccine coverage.
✅ Recognition of Excellence: The work led by IHHN in Sindh received formal recognition from the Health Department (GoS) across multiple intervention districts, including Naushahro Feroze, Tando Allahyar, and Keamari, for their outstanding performance in Immunization activities. Among these, Naushahro Feroze District achieved the highest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh and was formally acknowledged by EPI Sindh as the top-performing district. The district’s effective coordination mechanisms, community engagement strategies, and field-level implementation approaches were highlighted as best practices to be replicated across the province.
Gratitude is extended to EPI Sindh for providing leadership and a platform for addressing challenges. While IHHN is consistently praised in these forums for its exceptional coverage of HPV vaccines across all of its allocated areas, this particular provincial meeting specifically highlighted the outstanding achievements in Naushehro Feroze.
IHHN remains committed to the mission of reaching zero-dose children and ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child and eligible girl across Sindh.
Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad | Health & Population Welfare Department, Sindh | Sindh Government | The Expanded Programme on Immunization - Pakistan | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | MannionDaniels | Oxford Policy Management | Indus Hospital & Health Network
