PESHAWAR: Deputy Commissioner Lakki Marwat Rehmat Ali, alongside District Health Officer Dr. Abdu Gul and other health department officials, officially kicked off a five-day anti-polio campaign on Wednesday. The inauguration took place at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, where they commenced the campaign by administering polio drops to a baby girl. Scheduled to run till December 18, the campaign aims to vaccinate all children under the age of five. Deputy Commissioner Rehmat Ali took the opportunity to appeal to parents, urging them to ensure that their children receive the polio drops to safeguard them from the lifelong disabilities associated with the disease. He emphasized the critical role of community cooperation and urged the public to extend their full support to the health department teams actively involved in the vaccination campaign. This initiative underscores the collective effort and commitment to achieving a polio-free future, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the success of such campaigns. APP
