MULTAN
A three-day polio eradication campaign will commence in the district from February 2, aiming to administer polio drops to over one million children through door-to-door vaccination.
Deputy Commissioner Nouman Siddique formally inaugurated the campaign at Shehbaz Sharif hospital, where he personally administered polio drops to children and distributed gifts.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that over 4,000 field mobile teams had been constituted to ensure comprehensive coverage of the district.
He added that all teams have completed their training and a comprehensive micro-plan has been developed at the union council level to ensure the success of the campaign.
Chief Executive Officer Health Dr Sauban Zia, Medical Superintendent Shehbaz Sharif Hospital Dr Tanzeel, and Rotary International Polio Coordinator were also present during the inauguration ceremony.
Siddique emphasized that effective monitoring and strict field supervision would be ensured throughout the campaign. “The state will not rest until the complete eradication of polio,” he said, warning that any negligence or laxity during the campaign would not be tolerated.
He urged parents to cooperate with polio teams and ensure that all children under five years of age must receive polio drops.
