Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal Leads National Push for Stronger Childhood Immunization

In a pivotal move to protect Pakistan’s children from preventable diseases, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a strategic meeting with the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad today.

The meeting included a detailed briefing from the Director General of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (DG-EPI), highlighting the ongoing challenges and upcoming strategic plans for enhancing vaccination coverage across the country.

“We must take coordinated and effective measures to improve the immunization coverage nationwide,” stated Mustafa Kamal during the session.

The Health Minister emphasized the urgent need to roll out a comprehensive national plan to shield children against 12 life-threatening diseases, including polio, measles, diphtheria, and hepatitis.

“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated,” he said. “Let us remind parents — do not become the enemy of your own children.”

He reiterated that public awareness campaigns are essential to ensure that every child receives the full course of life-saving vaccines, especially in underserved and high-risk areas.

Highlighting the importance of preventive healthcare, Mustafa Kamal noted:

“Prevention is better than cure. Our focus must be on stopping diseases before they start.”

He appealed to all parents across Pakistan to take their children to nearby health centers for free immunization, calling it both a religious and moral duty.

“Protecting children from deadly diseases is not just a medical necessity — it is a sacred obligation,” he affirmed.