ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP):Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq has said Pakistan has achieved significant progress in its efforts to eradicate polio, recording a 99.8 per cent reduction in cases over the past three decades.
In her special message on World Polio Day, being observed globally on October 24, she said the positivity rate of environmental samples testing positive for polio virus had also declined to below 10 per cent, reflecting progress in the country’s eradication efforts.
Ayesha Raza Farooq stressed the need to sustain these gains through continued vaccination campaigns, effective surveillance and coordinated efforts to ensure that every child receives polio drops.
She expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and all national and international partners for their continued support throughout the country’s journey towards polio eradication.
She also paid tribute to front-line polio workers, acknowledging their tireless efforts and dedication in reaching children and protecting them against the crippling disease.
Expressing optimism about the country’s future, she said Pakistan would soon completely eradicate polio through sustained commitment and collective efforts.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
