APP
KOHAT
District Nazim, Naseem Afridi on Friday said that it was collective responsibility to keep coming generation save from menace of polio disease.
He was addressing certificate awarding ceremony among frontline polio workers held at district hall here. He called on all stakeholders to extend all possible support to the government’s efforts to eradicate polio virus from the country.
District Nazim called on people to vaccinate children with polio drops in order to counter negative propaganda. He expressed disappointment that some anti state elements were involved in propaganda against polio eradication program. He said Kohat is polio-free today due dedication and hard work of polio workers who been working in hostile environment.
Deputy Commissioner Matiullah Khan on the occasion said that polio workers were real heros of the country who are vaccinating children at their doorsteps despite many challenges and threats.
Participants of the gathering paid rich tribute to polio workers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Earlier, District Nazim and Deputy Commissioner distributed certificates and cash prices among polio workers.
