A fresh anti-polio campaign has started across Rawalpindi, with health authorities aiming to vaccinate over 1.5 million children under five. The week-long drive kicked off on April 20, led by local administration with a strong message: no child should be left behind.
Massive Team Deployment Across the District
Thousands of health workers have been mobilized for the campaign — including 3,675 mobile teams, 330 vaccination centers, and 163 transit points. Commissioner Rawalpindi, Engr. Amir Khattak, officially launched the drive and stressed the importance of public cooperation in ending polio.
Campaign Moves Forward Despite Security Challenges
Even in the face of recent security concerns, like the kidnapping of polio workers in Dera Ismail Khan, the campaign is moving ahead with full force. Law enforcement and health departments are working together to ensure the safety of all teams on ground.
Strict Monitoring and Community Role Emphasized
Officials have introduced strict monitoring systems to maintain transparency and effectiveness. Parents are being urged to play their role by ensuring their children are vaccinated, as authorities warned that any negligence won’t be tolerated.
Towards a Polio-Free Pakistan
Rawalpindi’s past campaigns have exceeded their targets, offering hope that this new drive will help push Pakistan even closer to eradicating polio for good.
