Islamabad Takes Steps to Eradicate Polio as Anti-Polion Vaccination Campaign Enters Third Day

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Islamabad's Deputy Commissioner (DC), Irfan Nawaz Memon, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the ongoing anti-polio vaccination campaign, which is now in its third day in the city. The meeting was attended by officials from the Health Department, District Health Officer (DHO), Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs), and Assistant Commissioners. During the discussion, various cases related to the campaign were addressed, with a focus on ensuring the safety and security of polio workers. The DC reassured the public that vaccination teams are working diligently to reach every home in the city and that special teams have been deployed to public places to administer the polio vaccine to all children under 5 years old.

Key Takeaways:

  • The anti-polio vaccination campaign entered its third day in Islamabad, with a review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon to assess progress.
  • The meeting was attended by the District Health Officer, officials from the Health Department, Additional Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners.
  • Cases related to the campaign were discussed and addressed immediately, with a focus on the safety and security of polio workers.
  • The DC committed to making every home in the city accessible to vaccination teams and ensured that special teams have been deployed to public places to administer the polio vaccine.
  • The ICT administration reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating polio from Islamabad by addressing challenges as they arise and ensuring widespread coverage of the vaccination drive.
  • The DC emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of health workers as they continue visiting door-to-door across the city to administer the polio vaccine.

Statistics:

  • The anti-polio vaccination campaign is now in its third day in Islamabad.
  • The campaign aims to make a significant impact in eradicating polio from the region.
  • Special teams have been deployed to public places to administer the polio vaccine to children under 5 years old.

Sources:

  • Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration spokesperson