Lasbela Commissioner Orders Accountability Over Poor Polio Campaign Performance
Saira Atta, Commissioner of Lasbela Division, has directed disciplinary action against negligent staff and called for stronger security for vaccination teams. She also emphasized the need for renewed efforts by officials, religious scholars, and community leaders to reach families refusing polio vaccination.
Meeting Review
On October 27, 2026, Atta chaired a review meeting of the Divisional Polio Task Force at the Leda Conference Hall. The meeting discussed the recent polio campaign coverage in the division, specifically in Lasbela and Hub areas, and issues related to parents refusing vaccination.
Key Points:
- A detailed review was conducted on the performance of polio teams.
- Expressing dissatisfaction, Commissioner Atta highlighted poor performance and shortcomings in micro-planning.
- She ordered immediate accountability for area in-charges and monitors in underperforming Union Councils.
- Disciplinary action was directed against negligent field staff and supervisors.
- Special teams were ordered to be re-mobilized in areas with low coverage and where parents refuse vaccination.
- Enhanced security measures for polio teams at transit points and sensitive sites were emphasized.
- Atta stressed that any negligence or data manipulation during the campaign would not be tolerated, adding that poor performers would be removed from their positions.
This action comes as part of the ongoing effort to eradicate polio, a national priority.