Nationwide anti-polio drive begins on Oct 13
A health worker administers anti-polio drops to a child during the launch of the citywide vaccination campaign, marking another crucial step in the fight to protect future generations from the crippling disease. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has announced that the national anti-polio campaign will be conducted across the country from October 13 to 19.
According to NEOC, during the week-long campaign, more than 45 million children under the age of five will be administered oral polio vaccine (OPV) to protect them from the crippling disease.
An additional dose of Vitamin A will also be given to children during the campaign to help strengthen their immune systems.
More than 400,000 trained polio workers will take part in the campaign across the country to ensure every eligible child receives the vaccine.