11 depts to team up for anti-polio drive
Terming polio free Pakistan destination of the country, Deputy Commissioner Aamir Khattak tasked 11 departments to make upcoming ant- polio drive a success from Aug 17.Chairing a review meeting at his office on Monday, he said that Tiger Force will be involved to monitor the drive.
The DC stated that he would personally visit various areas to judge the performance of the polio teams, adding that he was dismayed that after continuous efforts, the crippling disease could not be eradicated from the country so far.
Khattak said that cold chain of polio vaccine would be ensured in wake of hot and humid weather conditions during the drive. CEO District Health Authority, Dr Arshad Malik and MS GSSH, Dr Rao Amjad attended the meeting.
The DC was informed that over 900,000 children aged up to 5 will be vaccinated during four days of campaign for which 2,153 teams will be engaged. As many as 427 area in charges and 134 MOs will monitor the drive.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 28th, 2020.