Pakistan’s anti-polio efforts lauded

The Islamic Advisory Group (IAG) for Polio Eradication has appreciated Pakistan’s resolve and fight to end polio, re-affirming its support towards global polio eradication efforts with a special focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan.

In a statement, the IAG urged religious leaders and influential community leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan to fully support ongoing polio eradication efforts and mobilise parents and caregivers in their areas to regularly vaccinate their children against polio as well as other preventable diseases.

Polio Eradication Programme National Coordinator Dr Rana Safdar reaffirmed the strong commitment of the government to eradicate polio from the country.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 9^th, 2020.