20 electric scooters distributed among female vaccinators

PESHAWAR: To empower frontline health workers, the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with the support of UNICEF, On Wednesday distributed 20 electric scooters among female vaccinators.

Two vehicles for vaccine transportation were also handed over to the officials concerned during a ceremony held at the Directorate General Health Services Office. Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Ihtisham Ali, Director General Health Services Dr Muhammad Saleem and UNICEF Chief of Health at the UNICEF Pakistan formally handed over the keys to the female recipients.

Appreciating the efforts of EPI KP and the continued support of UNICEF, Ihtisham Ali commended the initiative as a step forward in enhancing immunization coverage across the province.

He urged the vaccinators to take proper care of the scooters and ensure their effective and appropriate use.“These scooters are your responsibility. Use them as your own asset and strictly for official duties,” he said.He further directed the Director General Health Services to develop a comprehensive mechanism for the monitoring, utilization, and sustainability of these assets.