Together We Can: Say No to Polio!

News Desk

Islamabad: The District Health Officer (DHO) Rawalpindi has issued an urgent appeal to parents to vaccinate their children against polio, emphasizing that this is a crucial step towards eradicating the debilitating disease. The DHO called on all stakeholders to join forces in the fight against polio.

In an interview with a private news channel, Dr Asif Arbab Khan Niazi, Chief Executive Officer of the District Health Authority Rawalpindi, stated that health officials will deploy vaccination teams at bus stops and other high-traffic areas to administer polio drops to children traveling from Kashmir and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

By targeting these key locations, the District Health Authority aims to minimize the risk of transmission and protect Pakistan’s progress in reducing polio cases.

Dr Niazi announced an expansion of the Polio program’s scope to combat the spread of the virus.

He emphasized that protecting children from this crippling disease requires a collective effort, where every parent plays a vital role. He pledged that field teams will not only meet their vaccination targets but also work diligently to reduce refusal rates among parents.

“By minimizing refusals and maximizing vaccinations, Pakistan can move closer to eradicating polio,” he added. 

The CEO reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all children under five, particularly those traveling from outside Rawalpindi, receive 100 percent polio drops.