Over 23m children to receive polio drops in 68 districts
July 30, 2021
Islamabad : The PM’s Special Assistant on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan inaugurated the Sub-National Immunisation Days (SNIDs) campaign here at the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) on Thursday. The campaign will kick off on August 2 to reach more than 23.6 million children in 68 districts of all four provinces, including the federal capital.
Approximately, 179,000 frontline polio workers will go house-to-house, observing strict standard operating procedures for COVID-19, to ensure children’s protection from the crippling poliovirus.
“Pakistan has made significant progress over the past months and with declining polio cases, it is important to continue with full force. We need to ensure all eligible children are vaccinated during each campaign to build up their immunity. I urge all parents to welcome the polio teams and accept the polio drops,” said Dr Faisal Sultan. The Director General Health Dr. Rana Safdar, and National Coordinator of the Polio Programme Dr. Shahzad Baig were also present on the occasion, among others.