23/08/2026
Activity Title: Community Dialogue Session
Date: May 09, 2026
Venue: Near Liaqat Park, Neem Wali, Masjid Qasim, D.I.Khan
Participants: 17 (Male)
District/UC: Dera Ismail Khan / City-01
Facilitated by: Abdul Ghafoor (Hamdam Development Organization)
Session Description: The Community Dialogue Session commenced with a warm welcome and an interactive introduction of participants, where attendees shared their names, professional backgrounds, and roles within the community. The session aimed to strengthen community awareness regarding Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) services, enhance community participation in public health initiatives, and build stronger coordination among local stakeholders for upcoming vaccination and health campaigns. The facilitator emphasized the importance of collective community efforts in improving access to health services and protecting children from preventable diseases. Participants included community influencers and religious leaders. During the session, detailed information was shared regarding the services being provided through Govt. Dispensary, including routine immunization, maternal and child health services, awareness raising, referral support and health counseling. The facilitator also explained the specific roles and responsibilities of ISD staff and frontline health workers in delivering quality healthcare services to communities. Special focus was given to the importance of ensuring vaccination for all eligible children, particularly addressing refusal and missed cases. Participants were informed about the upcoming Polio Eradication Campaign scheduled from 18–24 May 2026, during which vaccination teams will conduct door-to-door visits to vaccinate every eligible child in the target areas. Community elders, influencers, and local representatives were encouraged to actively support vaccination teams, guide families, and motivate hesitant parents to cooperate with frontline workers. In addition, the facilitator introduced the Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) and explained the purpose and proper utilization of complaint and feedback boxes installed at health facilities. Participants appreciated this initiative and acknowledged it as an important measure to promote transparency, accountability, and responsiveness within healthcare services.
Community Issues Identified: During the discussion, participants openly shared several community concerns and challenges affecting health service delivery and vaccination activities, including:
• Lack of awareness among some families regarding the importance of routine immunization and polio vaccination.
• Misconceptions and rumors about vaccines leading to refusal cases in certain localities.
• Limited community participation in health awareness activities.
• Inadequate sanitation and poor environmental hygiene in some areas, increasing health risks for children.
• Delays in seeking healthcare services due to financial constraints and transportation issues.
• Need for stronger coordination between community representatives and frontline health workers.
Activity Impact: As a result of the session:
• Participants demonstrated improved awareness about child immunization and preventive healthcare.
• Community influencers committed to supporting mobilization efforts and encouraging families to vaccinate their children.
• The session helped build community ownership and collective responsibility toward improving public health outcomes in the area.
The activity concluded with a vote of thanks and a collective commitment from participants to actively support future health initiatives and vaccination campaigns in the community.
