While putting women and children at the center of its health strategy, the government of Balochistan has appointed new health workers, vaccinators and other medical staff in Gwadar, a step seen as vital for improving care and expanding immunization in far-flung communities Gwadar Pro quoting an official notification issued by the District Health Office Gwadar, stated on Tuesday that 26 qualified candidates have been appointed and have been directed to join duty with an immediate effect.

The new staff includes a family medical technician, an ECG technician, an OT assistant, three lady health workers, 15 vaccinators, as well as other support staff. The appointments not only provide job opportunities to the local population but also strengthen healthcare delivery across the district. Health officials said vaccinators and lady health workers are the backbone of immunization campaigns, particularly in far-flung areas where women and children are often difficult to reach.

The inclusion of female staff members is a positive step in empowering women and ensuring maternal and child healthcare services. The immunization drives against polio and other preventable diseases remain a priority in Gwadar and other part of Balochistan, where mobile vaccinators and female health workers are essential for reaching children and women in remote settlements.

In addition to staffing, the provincial government has earlier earmarked millions of rupees under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2025-26 for new and upgraded hospitals, solarization and furnishing of trauma centers, and the construction of several Rural Health Centers and Basic Health Units across Gwadar district.

While the Pak-China Friendship Hospital, a flagship health project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), continues to play a central role in delivering modern healthcare to Gwadar city, the expansion of RHUs and BHUs, combined with the newly appointed staff, is expected to benefit remote communities; particularly to improve maternal and child care, and strengthen immunization coverage in areas where residents cannot easily travel to the city.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China