Dr. Shahzad Baig

Leading Pakistan's Polio Eradication efforts. Previously served in Nigeria, the last country to become polio-free

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100HEALTH list! I dedicate it to our polio workers who go house to house, in difficult weather conditions, facing threats to their lives, to vaccinate our children in our mission to make Pakistan polio-free.
@TIME
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[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the courageous women on the frontlines of polio eradication. Your commitment to reaching every child with the essential polio vaccine is an inspiration to us all. Together, we can #EndPolio from Pakistan. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Really appreciate the visit from @lahoreqalandars CEO @atifnaeemrana to NEOC. His spirit of public service & community engagement is truly remarkable and something that the Pakistan Polio Programme strives for as well. I look forward to impactful collaboration to #EndPolio in 🇵🇰

[Pak Fights Polio @PakFightsPolio]

Pakistan Super League #PSL Franchise @lahoreqalandars' CEO, @atifnaeemrana visits the National Emergency Operations Centre.
Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc & officials briefed about the successes & challenges of the Polio Programme.
An engaging discussion unfolded, paving the way for strengthened collaboration and impactful partnerships to promote polio vaccination to #EndPolio

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

I extend a warm welcome to Dr @HananBalkhy as she steps into the role of RD at such a crucial time for polio eradication. I look forward to our continued collaboration to #endpolio, and I hope to welcome you to Pakistan soon. (2/2)

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

My deepest gratitude to @WHOEMRO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari for his unwavering commitment to polio eradication. His six visits to Pakistan during his tenure, leadership and steadfast advocacy for the Polio Programme have been invaluable for us. (1/2)

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

My heartfelt condolences to Shaheed Abdur Rehman’s family and the polio fraternity. Our resolve remains unshaken, and we will continue our mission until every child is vaccinated, making Pakistan polio-free.

[Pak Fights Polio @PakFightsPolio]

The Polio family unites across Pakistan to pay tribute to Shaheed Dr. Abdur Rehman, NSTOP Officer in Bajaur. His dedication and sacrifice in the fight against polio will forever inspire us. Condolences to the grieving family, friends & colleagues of Shaheed Dr Abdur Rehman.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Such attacks on health workers only hurt our communities, affecting their access to essential healthcare services. My condolences to the grieving family, friends & colleagues of Dr Rehman. May Allah give us all the strength to bear this loss. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

I’m deeply saddened by the death of NSTOP Officer Bajaur, Dr Abdur Rehman, who was targeted in an attack on his car. He was a dedicated polio warrior who worked tirelessly in a difficult area. This is a loss not just for his family but also for public health in Pakistan.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

My deepest condolences to their families, communities and the entire police force without whom our progress would not be possible, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured. May Allah give all those grieving strength and comfort. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

The loss of seven brave policemen in Bajaur on the first day of the polio campaign is heavy on our hearts. It’s a tragedy for all of us at the Polio Program. They will always be remembered for their untiring services in protecting #Pakistan’s children from this paralytic disease.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

@WHOPolDirector In 2004, @mel_corkum met Aminu in Nigeria, a polio survivor, who had dedicated his life to #EndPolio. Melissa’s visit to his house during one of her first polio campaigns was transformative & continues to impact her to date. The Polio Lead for @UNICEF_Pakistan shares her story.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

NEOC attracts top global experts. This #WorldPolioDay, @Dr_HamidJafari shares his meeting with a little girl, whose mother dressed her up to meet a ‘doctor from America’, to cure her child of polio. He couldn't, because no one can. But this little girl shaped his work & purpose.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Aidan O’Leary, @WHOPolDirector, started to work for polio eradication when he came to #Pakistan during some very difficult years for polio in the country. Here he shares one of his most defining experiences of meeting a child in Peshawar suffering from abject poverty - and polio

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Wonderful to hear Prime Minister @anwaar_kakar speak at the event to mark #WorldPolioDay. After honouring the families of martyred polio workers, the PM made a beautiful and passionate speech, expressing his commitment to always being available in support of polio eradication 🙏🏼

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Immense thanks to everyone who joined our awareness walk. Witnessing polio workers, students, civil society, and partners unite for a shared dream of a polio-free #Pakistan was truly inspiring. We are always stronger together, and this is the resolve we need to #EndPolio.

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Joined Chief Secretary KP, IGP & military leadership on a visit to North Waziristan and Bannu. Both districts remain a priority to interrupt WPV1 transmission. Our united focus: Elevate healthcare access through health camps, foster community engagement & improve campaign quality

[Chris Elias @ChrisJElias]

In a world where we have the means, tools, and partnerships to prevent diseases like polio – we must continue to do everything we can to improve health systems and invest in initiatives that work so that no one, no matter where they live, suffers the disease.

[Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan @nhsrcofficial]

Together, we’re working for a healthier future!

Caretaker Federal Health Minister, Dr. Nadeem Jan, WHO Director-General, @DrTedros, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, & other health leaders from the world are here to #WalkTheTalk
#EMRC70

[Dr. Shahzad Baig @CoordinatorNeoc]

Ashrifa and her son Zafeer highlight the incredible outreach of polio vaccines. Crossing the Neelam River on a make-shift cable car, they serve a village that is inaccessible by road & reach children who have no access to healthcare. Our efforts rest on such exceptional hard work

[Dr Hamid Jafari @Dr_HamidJafari]

Find out what the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Polio Eradication in #AFG and #PAK had to say when they met in June to review progress being made in both countries to #EndPolio. https://t.co/WNvT9hdkeW

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@CoordinatorNeoc
@WHOAfghanistan
@WHOPakistan