Zero-Dose Digitization Pilot to Expand from 14 to All Districts Nationwide

Rollout Planned for December National Immunization Days (NIDs) Round
Proposal to Be Presented in NEOC Core Group and Shared with Provinces

ISLAMABAD: October 2, 2025: A meeting chaired by Dr. Soofia Yunus, Director General, Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), and co-chaired by Dr. Altaf Bosan, National Technical Focal Person for Polio Eradication (NTFP) of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), with the participation of ISD teams from FDI and NEOC, reviewed the progress of the zero-dose digitization pilot. The forum agreed to extend the initiative from the current 14 districts to all districts across the provinces.
It was emphasized that comprehensive preparation and timely arrangements must be ensured before the launch. The proposal will be presented to the NEOC Core Group and shared with provinces for consultation and consent, with the aim of rolling it out during the December National Immunization Days (NIDs) round.