Latest polio drive: 31,452 children at risk as parents turn vaccinators away in Peshawar
Health dept report on recent campaign says 12,224 parents refused to have their children vaccinated
PESHAWAR:
At least 12,224 parents refused to have their children vaccinated against polio during the recent campaign, a report by Peshawar's health department revealed, Express News reported Thursday.
Refusal by such a large number of parents has left 31,452 children vulnerable to the crippling disease.
The campaign in Peshawar commenced on November 23 in conjunction with anti-polio drives carried out across the country.
Of the several union councils in Peshawar participating in the campaign, one was a particularly high risk one. A report from one of the union councils is yet to be submitted, hence, current figures may be subject to change.
The campaign in Peshawar aimed at administering polio drops to 0.7million children.
Shaheen Muslim Town, Sehar Mandi and Mera Kichori are some of the areas where the campaign was carried out in Peshawar.
At least 12,224 parents refused to have their children vaccinated against polio during the recent campaign, a report by Peshawar's health department revealed, Express News reported Thursday.
Refusal by such a large number of parents has left 31,452 children vulnerable to the crippling disease.
The campaign in Peshawar commenced on November 23 in conjunction with anti-polio drives carried out across the country.
Of the several union councils in Peshawar participating in the campaign, one was a particularly high risk one. A report from one of the union councils is yet to be submitted, hence, current figures may be subject to change.
The campaign in Peshawar aimed at administering polio drops to 0.7million children.
Shaheen Muslim Town, Sehar Mandi and Mera Kichori are some of the areas where the campaign was carried out in Peshawar.