Lahore: Punjab will kick off a large-scale anti-polio campaign on February 2, mobilizing more than 200,000 health workers to vaccinate millions of children across the province in a renewed push to eliminate the virus.
The campaign aims to reach every child, with special focus on high-risk districts and displaced children.
Chief Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Uzma Kardar said the campaign is a national responsibility, adding that parental trust and the media’s support are key to its success.
Polio Eradication Program head Adeel Taswar highlighted that Pakistan is in the final phase of polio eradication, noting that five out of six environmental sampling sites in Lahore have turned negative.
Monitoring and data-based micro-planning will ensure no child is missed, while community dialogue and fully prepared frontline workers aim to achieve complete coverage during the campaign.
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