Sukkur : Jan 25 : A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the District Health Officers (DHOs) of Sukkur and Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO), in collaboration with the Provincial Expanded Programme on Immuniza on (EPI) on Thursday.
According to SRSO Spokesperson, Jamil Soomro, the MoU is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by EPI in increasing immunization coverage,especially in hard-to-reach areas, and improving community awareness and trust. The key points of the MoU including, to enhance social mobilization, community awareness and community engagement provided by EPI, with a focus on reaching all communities, particularly those in remote, kacha, and riverine areas.
It also aims to improve community awareness and trust regarding vaccination.
The MoU is a voluntary agreement, indicating that SRSO is providing support without any direct cost or budgetary allocation. This highlights the collaborative nature of the partnership.
According to MoU, they will undertake to improve immunization coverage and community awareness. This includes training, data sharing, communicaon efforts, supportive supervision, and collaboration on special activities.