In a concerted effort to combat polio, Islamabad Capital administration on Monday launched a comprehensive seven-day anti-polio campaign, targeting the vaccination of 421,000 children under the age of five. The district administration has meticulously organized and prepared for the initiative, ensuring that every household is covered, ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah said while talking to media.
Assistant Commissioners will play a pivotal role in supervising the drive across their respective divisions, with a focus on community engagement.
As part of the pre-campaign strategy, Assistant Commissioners will conduct assembly sessions to brief the public and polio teams on the importance of the initiative and clear instructions regarding coverage and denial have been issued to polio workers, emphasizing the critical role they play in achieving the vaccination targets.
Highlighting the community’s role, the DC Islamabad has earnestly appealed to citizens to cooperate with dedicated polio workers. Every child under the age of 5 is urged to receive the polio vaccine during the campaign, promoting a collective effort to safeguard the community against the virus.
