Balochistan polio drive begins today
Policemen accompany polio workers at a neighbourhood in Karachi during the special vaccination drive launched on Monday. Photo: jalal qureshi/express
Following the recent emergence of two polio cases in Balochistan after a three-year gap, health authorities are issuing an urgent call to parents and caregivers to prioritize their children’s health by actively participating in the upcoming anti-polio vaccination campaign, commencing Monday, across 11 districts of the province.
Despite significant progress in the fight against polio, the recent cases serve as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by this crippling disease. In response, the Emergency Operations Center Balochistan, in collaboration with health partners, is launching a comprehensive vaccination drive to ensure every child under the age of five receives two drops of the polio vaccine.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 25th, 2024.