Due to the presence of polio virus in the environmental samples, it has been decided to conduct a special anti-polio campaign in Karachi and Balochistan.
Anti-polio campaign launched in Karachi
Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz has told through his statement that polio campaign is being started in Karachi from today till November 5.
He says that the decision to restart the campaign has been taken after the recent polio case in Karachi.
Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz says that currently polio virus is present only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, joint efforts should be made for polio-free Pakistan.
Anti-polio campaign in 10 districts of Balochistan
According to the Emergency Operation Center Balochistan, it has been decided to conduct a special campaign due to the presence of polio virus in the environmental samples of Balochistan.
A special anti-polio campaign is being launched today in 10 districts of Balochistan, including Awaran, Dera Bugti, Gwadar, Austa Muhammad, Hub, Jafarabad, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Naseerabad and Sahabpur.
According to the EOC officials, a target of 780,000 children has been set for polio vaccination in these districts.
Special polio campaign has been postponed in Quetta, Pashin, Qila Abdullah and Chaman.
The date of anti-polio campaign in these 4 districts of Balochistan will be announced later.