{
  "id": 18792495,
  "title": "Polio teams ensure robust coverage in targeted areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/polio-teams-ensure-robust-coverage-in-targeted-areas",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-07T21:33:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447959/polio-teams-ensure-robust-coverage-in-targeted-areas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lahore administration's polio teams administered drops to a staggering 2,153,020 children over the course of the campaign's initial five days, with an impressive reach of 1,499,695 households. This vital information was unveiled during a comprehensive meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain Muhammad Ali Ijaz (retd) on Saturday, aimed at assessing the ongoing anti-polio drive's progress and performance metrics.\n\nNotable attendees at the meeting included Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services Abdullah Khan, CEO Health Dr Asif Arbab Khan, as well as international observers, Deputy District Health Officers (DDHOs), and all Assistant Commissioners. After meticulously scrutinizing the data, the Deputy Commissioner reaffirmed the district administration's unwavering dedication to ensuring 100 percent coverage of every eligible child under the age of five.\n\nEmphasizing the critical importance of reaching newborns and engaging hesitant parents through effective awareness campaigns, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that addressing any bottlenecks or operational issues swiftly is of utmost priority. He assured that all necessary resources and administrative support will continue to be provided to make the anti-polio drive a resounding success.\n\nIn light of the meeting, all Assistant Commissioners were directed to remain actively engaged in the field, closely monitoring operations and promptly resolving any challenges that arise. Their commitment to the cause was underscored as essential to the drive's ultimate triumph.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: The Lahore administration’s polio teams administered drops to 2,153,020 children across the provincial metropolis during the first five days of the campaign and reached 1,499,695 households, ensuring robust coverage in targeted areas. This was disclosed during a meeting presided over by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain Muhammad Ali Ijaz (retd) on Saturday to evaluate the operational…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}