Anti Polio Drive Inaugurated At Hilal-e-Ahmar Maternity Hospital Faisalabad

Deputy Commissioner Sardar Saif Ullah Dogar on Saturday inaugurated the three-day anti-polio campaign at Hilal-e-Ahmar Maternity Hospital

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jan, 2019 ) :Deputy Commissioner Sardar Saif Ullah Dogar on Saturday inaugurated the three-day anti-polio campaign at Hilal-e-Ahmar Maternity Hospital.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that 1.370 million children under five years of age would be administered polio vaccine in the district.

He said that the three-day anti polio campaign would continue from January 21 to 23 (Monday to Wednesday) whereas additional two days January 24 and 25 (Thursday and Friday) would be observed as Sweeping Days for achieving 100 percent target of drive.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Health Authority Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Sipra informed that all necessary arrangements were finalized to make the drive a success.

Medical Superintendent Hilal-e-Ahmar Hospital Dr. Hafiz Mukhtar Randhawa, Dr. Bilal Ahmad and other officers of the health department were also present on the occasion.