Summary Sources told that use of vehicles in any particular field will not be mentioned in the summary.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – In a surprising move, the Punjab Health Department has decided to purchase 40 single cabin vehicles for the top officials through funds granted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Roznama Dunya reported on Thursday.
In official record, the vehicles will be used for ‘Extended Programme for Immunization (EPI)’ however practically these cars will be used by the government officials and for their protocol.
As a replacement, vehicles purchased between 2008 and 2011 for various development projects will be used for the health purpose. These cars are reportedly in very bad condition.
Moreover, the health department will also purchase 1645 motorcycles for the project.
According to sources, the vehicles will be transferred in the fleet of cars used at CM Secretariat and residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Jati Umra without any documentation.
It was learned that a meeting had decided to bring new vehicles purchased for any project under the use of CM Secretariat and other officials while the matter will be covered by allocating old vehicles for the concerned project.
Sources further told that use of vehicles in any particular field will not be mentioned in the summary.
On the other hand, Punjab health officials have claimed that 40 single cabin vehicles are being purchased for EPI focal persons whereas motorcycles will be provided to vaccinators.
The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) is a disease prevention activity aiming at reducing illness, disability and mortality from childhood diseases preventable by immunization. The global target of the Programme is to immunize over 95% of infants and child-bearing-age females.
With this objective, the Programme started in Pakistan in 1978 and is still continuing. The programme is evaluated at intervals of 2-3 years.
