Hyderabad: The District Health Office Hyderabad organized an awareness session regarding the upcoming Polio Booster Dose Campaign at the District Health Office.
The session was attended by representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), health department officials, the District Health Team, and pediatricians from across the district.
Participants were given a detailed briefing on the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled to be held from August 20 to 30, 2026, as well as on routine immunization, polio surveillance, and strategies for creating public awareness.
The meeting was informed that more than 300 vaccination teams will be deployed across 70 Union Councils of Hyderabad district to administer polio booster doses to approximately 250, 000 children aged 4 months to 10 years.
Participants were also informed that the booster dose will be administered through a modern needle-free jet injector, eliminating the need for conventional syringes.
The session also highlighted the importance of dengue prevention by keeping homes clean, avoiding stagnant water, ensuring routine immunization, and promoting collective efforts towards the eradication of polio.
District Health Officer Hyderabad, Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain, said that the negative environmental polio samples reported from Hyderabad reflect the continuous and dedicated efforts of the Health Department. However, he emphasized that the complete eradication of polio requires the active cooperation of parents, healthcare professionals, and all segments of society.
He urged pediatricians to play an active role in raising awareness among parents about the importance of the Polio Booster Dose Campaign and to encourage them to ensure that no eligible child is left unvaccinated.
He also appealed to parents to get all children aged 4 months to 10 years vaccinated during the campaign from August 20 to 30 and advised them to contact the Polio Helpline 1166 for any information or assistance.