ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Director General Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) Dr. Musa Khan chaired a Technical Working Group meeting with international health partners to review progress on key technical matters and strengthen Pakistan’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI).
Representatives of UNICEF Pakistan, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Gates Foundation, MannionDaniels, Delivery Associates and ACASUS attended the meeting to discuss ongoing priorities and coordinate technical support for the national immunization programme.
The meeting reviewed progress on the country’s planned transition towards an enhanced vaccine formulation, highlighting developments being pursued under the leadership of the FDI Director General.
Dr. Musa Khan emphasized the importance of sustained technical coordination and collaboration among government institutions and development partners to advance national immunisation priorities and improve vaccination outcomes.
Participants discussed ways to align partner support, address technical requirements and ensure effective implementation of planned initiatives under the EPI.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of FDI and its partners to strengthening Pakistan’s immunisation system, improving vaccine delivery and protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
