DERA BUGTI: A significant public health initiative is set to begin in Dera Bugti, as the District Health Department officially launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against the highly contagious diseases of rubella and measles. The campaign is scheduled to run from November 17 to November 29, 2025, with the goal of safeguarding the district’s children.
The launch was marked by a vibrant awareness walk that commenced from the District Health Office (DHO) and proceeded to Pakistan Chowk. The event witnessed strong participation, uniting officials from the Health and Education departments, teachers, students, and active members of civil society, demonstrating a community-wide commitment to the cause.
Addressing the media, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Azam Jan Bugti, alongside the District Education Officer, outlined the campaign’s critical details. They announced that the drive will target all children between the ages of six months and five years. The officials stressed that the initiative is fundamental to ensuring the well-being of children and preventing outbreaks of these preventable diseases in the community.
Dr. Bugti made a direct appeal to parents, urging them to participate actively in this national effort. “This campaign is vital for safeguarding the future of our children and protecting them from preventable diseases,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of full community cooperation for the campaign’s success. The event concluded with participants holding banners and placards bearing messages that highlighted the life-saving importance of immunization and preventive healthcare.
In a separate development the Balochistan Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed strong displeasure with the Levies Force for its failure to provide financial records and comply with audit procedures, demanding full transparency for funds received since 2022.
During a meeting chaired by Asghar Ali Tareen, the committee discovered several major financial irregularities. A significant violation involved the Levies Force opening a bank account at National Bank, Shahrah-e-Iqbal, Quetta, without required Treasury approval. The account held Rs 13.969 million that was never deposited into the government treasury. The PAC ordered the immediate closure of the account and the transfer of all funds, with proof provided to the committee.
