328,556 Children To Be Immunized Under Polio Vaccination Drive

Muhammad Irfan Published May 21, 2019 | 05:28 PM

As many as 328,556 children here under the age of five would be vaccinated against the crippling disease of polio during the upcoming vaccination drive to be starting from June 17

DIKHAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st May, 2019 ) : As many as 328,556 children here under the age of five would be vaccinated against the crippling disease of polio during the upcoming vaccination drive to be starting from June 17.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Omair, while presiding over a meeting here to review arrangements for the upcoming three-day polio drive, said priority would be given to refusal cases and all the hurdles in this regard would be removed.

He directed district health officer and officials, police, education local government, EPI, WHO and other line departments to make the drive successful by performing their duties honestly and dedication.

He directed police department to provide foolproof security to polio vaccination teams and ask them to remain highly vigilant to avoid any untoward incident.

He warned the polio workers of strict action in case of showing lethargy during the upcoming drive.