KARACHI, Oct 31 (APP): Sindh Secretary Health Tahir Hussain Sangi has inaugurates November polio vaccination campaign at Khalid Jameel Dispensary, District East, Karachi, on Saturday.
Nearly 6.8 million children to be vaccinated across 20 districts of Sindh from 2–8 November.
Sindh Secretary Health Tahir Hussain Sangi has said that anti-polio vaccination available through door-to-door teams and fixed vaccination sites.
He said that every child under five must be reached and protected against polio.
“Our priority is to ensure no eligible child is missed during the November campaign”, Secretary Health said, adding that Sindh aims to interrupt poliovirus transmission within the coming year.
He said that only one environmental sample was positive last month and six have tested positive this month.
Increase in positive environmental samples calls for a vigorous vaccination response, he said adding “We must respond vigorously to interrupt transmission and protect every child from polio”.
According to EOC Sindh, Sindh intensifying vaccination efforts as poliovirus is detected in environmental samples.
Repeated polio vaccination is essential to build children’s immunity and stop transmission.
Parents urged to vaccinate every child under five through visiting teams or fixed vaccination sites.
The Government of Sindh is committed to protecting every child and contributing to a polio-free Pakistan.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
