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990,000 Children Targeted in Rawalpindi Polio Drive
2 Nov
Summary
- Over 990,000 children under five to receive polio vaccination.
- More than 4,210 polio teams will conduct door-to-door immunisation.
- Punjab Emergency Operations Centre launches the campaign across 13 districts.
A significant polio vaccination campaign has commenced in Rawalpindi, aiming to immunize over 990,000 children under the age of five. This four-day drive is part of a larger effort by the Punjab Emergency Operations Centre, which is implementing similar campaigns in 13 districts across the province.
The campaign involves more than 4,210 dedicated polio teams going door-to-door within Rawalpindi to administer the vaccine. This extensive operation is crucial for the national strategy to interrupt poliovirus transmission and ultimately eradicate polio from Pakistan. Public health experts view the upcoming years as pivotal for these eradication efforts.
To ensure maximum coverage, the Deputy Commissioner has directed special attention to areas that showed lower vaccination rates in previous campaigns. Continuous monitoring of field teams and effective follow-up on missed children are emphasized to prevent any lapses. Partner staff from WHO and Unicef are also involved in supervising these vital immunisation efforts.
