A major anti-polio campaign is underway across Punjab, with authorities urging parents to cooperate with vaccination teams to protect children and move closer to a polio-free Pakistan. The drive aims to vaccinate 23 million children with the help of more than 200,000 dedicated workers.
In key cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad, the campaign will span seven days, while in other districts, it will continue for five. The Punjab Anti-Polio Programme is mobilizing all available resources to ensure no child is left behind.
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Speaking on the campaign’s importance, Uzma Kardar, the Focal Person for the Polio Programme, stated, “The Punjab government remains committed to ensuring that every child receives the vaccine.” She emphasized the vital role parents play in the success of the drive.
Officials are calling on communities to fully support the teams visiting door-to-door, stressing that cooperation is essential to eliminate the virus and protect future generations from the crippling disease.
