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Pakistan Observes World Immunization Week 2025 with National Drive to Promote Vaccine Equity

In celebration of World Immunization Week 2025, the Dopasi Foundation, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), led a nationwide outreach campaign to promote the life-saving power of vaccines and ensure equitable access for all.

Under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” the campaign featured dynamic, community-driven activities. In Islamabad, Dopasi introduced Tikoo Buddy, a vaccination mascot, who engaged families at the Run and Ride Event in F-9 Park with educational materials and fun interactions aimed at dispelling myths and promoting routine immunization.

In Balochistan, efforts intensified with a Rickshaw Awareness Drive, city-wide branding, and a series of advocacy events involving community leaders and health workers. These activities brought immunization messages directly to the public in culturally familiar formats and emphasized the importance of vaccinating children under five.

“Vaccines are not just doses of protection; they are promises of a healthier, brighter future,” said Ms. Kinz ul Eman, CEO of Dopasi Foundation. “Too many children remain unprotected due to gaps in access and awareness. That’s what we’re working to change.”

Thanks to strong public-private partnerships, including Gavi and UNICEF, vaccines that protect against measles, polio, HPV, tetanus, influenza, malaria, and RSV are being provided free of cost to the Government of Pakistan — despite being expensive to procure. These efforts are delivered through the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and supported by local partners like Dopasi Foundation.

While progress is evident, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and healthcare inequities remain. In 2023, over 22 million children worldwide missed their first measles shot, underscoring the urgency of continued outreach.

Dopasi Foundation remains committed to reaching the unreached, combining global support with local action to ensure every child is protected. World Immunization Week 2025 is not just a celebration — it’s a call to strengthen our collective resolve for a healthier, vaccine-protected Pakistan.

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