To improve access to quality immunization services in the remote, mountainous and underserved district of Upper Kohistan, a Digital Immunization Hub has been established at the Rural Health Centre (RHC) Dassu.
Digital Immunization Hub set up in Upper Kohistan to improve access to vaccination services
PESHAWAR, Jul 21 (APP): To improve access to quality immunization services in the remote, mountainous and underserved district of Upper Kohistan, a Digital Immunization Hub has been established at the Rural Health Centre (RHC) Dassu.
The initiative has been launched by HUJRA Village Support Organization in collaboration with the District Health Department to strengthen the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) through improved coordination, digital data management, community engagement and enhanced service delivery.
“Geographic isolation, difficult terrain, limited infrastructure and inadequate health system support have historically contributed to low vaccination coverage, high dropout rates and delays in routine immunization in Upper Kohistan,” said Dr. Munib ur Rehman, Team Lead of HUJRA Village Support Organization.
The Digital Immunization Hub is designed to improve the planning, monitoring and delivery of routine immunization services while ensuring that children in remote communities receive life-saving vaccines on time and regularly, he added.
The initiative was formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Upper Kohistan, Tariq Ali Khan, who appreciated the collaboration between the district administration, HUJRA Organization and the health department.
“Establishment of this digitized immunization hub is a vital step for enhancing ability of health teams to track immunization coverage, manage data effectively and reach every child in the most remote corners of the district,” Dr. Munib continued.
The immunization hub will not serve just a center for data, but will perform as a beacon of better healthcare for Upper Kohistan, representing commitment, coordination and innovation.
He also expressed the hope that this initiat ive will improve accountability, increase outreach and create strong linkages between communities and health systems.
The immunization hub will empowering healthcare infrastructure in Upper Kohistan and sets a strong foundation for future expansion and sustainability in digital health services across the region.
