DC appoints focal persons for Polio Campaign

HYDERABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jul, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad, Abdul Samad Nizamani, has appointed District Crisis Communication Focal Persons for the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled to be held from 24 to 31 August 2026. A formal notification has been issued in this regard. According to notification, effective communication and the timely dissemination of information are essential for the success of National Polio Eradication Programme. To address issues arising before, during, and after the campaign and to respond promptly to public concerns and misconceptions, a District Crisis Communication Committee has been constituted. As per notification, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Saddam Hussain Memon has been appointed as Chairman of the committee, while District Health Officer Dr.

Mudassar Hussain will serve as Co-Chairman. The committee members include District Manager PPHI Zakir Hussain Samoon, Dr. Aftab Ali Khaskheli (FPIFP), Dr. Javed Ahmed Qureshi (SIA FP), District Information Officer Aijaz Ali Teevino, Dr. Karim Bux (DSC), Dr. Niaz Ahmed (DPO-WHO), and Akbar Ali (CCO). The notification directs all concerned officers to ensure close coordination, timely dissemination of information, prevention of rumors, and an immediate response to any emergency situation during Polio Booster Dose Campaign, so that campaign is completed successfully.

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