Training for over 900 new vaccinators begins
Training for over 900 new vaccinators begins
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Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 10 July 2025
The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in Sindh, launched a province-wide training programme for close to 1000 newly hired vaccinators. Led by Programme Director Dr Raj Kumar, the two-week training, comprising intensive classroom sessions and supervised field exposure visits, is being conducted with the support of UNICEF…
The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in Sindh, launched a province-wide training programme for close to 1000 newly hired vaccinators. Led by Programme Director Dr Raj Kumar, the two-week training, comprising intensive classroom sessions and supervised field exposure visits, is being conducted with the support of UNICEF Sindh and the Aga Khan University (AKU), along with contributions from the World Health Organisation (WHO), International Relief and Development (IRD) organisation and EPI master trainers. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Kumar reiterated the Health Minister’s commitment to equipping vaccinators with both technical expertise and community engagement skills, ensuring that they could interact with families, delivering vaccines efficiently and contributing to increased coverage across the province.