Over seven million children to be vaccinated against polio in KP this month
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally launched its September anti-polio campaign. The drive was jointly inaugurated by health minister Khaliqur Rehman and chief secretary Shahab Ali Shah. The event was also attended by health secretary Fayyaz Ali Shah, officials of the Provincial Polio Emergency Operations Centre, representatives of international partner organisations and…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially launched its September anti-polio campaign, targeting over seven million children across the province. The drive, which will run from September 21 to September 27, aims to vaccinate 7.3 million children with polio drops. Health Minister Khaliqur Rehman emphasized the importance of the campaign in eradicating the disease and thanked the chief secretary for his role in improving the campaign's effectiveness.
The chief secretary highlighted the challenges in reaching children in areas with security concerns and the measures taken to improve healthcare facilities in these regions. The campaign's success will depend on the active participation of the public and media in raising awareness, particularly in underserved areas.
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