Punjab’s anti-polio drive is set to run from October 28 to November 3, targeting all children under the age of five. Polio workers will conduct a door-to-door campaign, aiming to reach every neighborhood and household across the province, including major cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.
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Planning Carried Out by Health Officials
During this week-long initiative, health officials plan to administer the polio vaccine to around 20 million children in Punjab. The province’s health department is fully mobilized, ensuring that all polio workers are equipped to reach even remote areas. This intensive campaign emphasizes eradicating polio by preventing new cases and raising public awareness about vaccination’s importance.
Punjab’s Anti-Polio Campaigns in the Recent Past
In recent years, Punjab has intensified its efforts to combat polio, especially after detecting cases in certain regions. Officials hope that this is a large-scale initiative. Punjab will edge closer to becoming polio-free, securing a healthier future for children across the province if it’s a reality.
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