7-day polio immunization campaign in Karachi to begin today

KARACHI, Feb 01 (APP): The 7-day polio immunization campaign in Karachi to begin on Monday, February 2, and continue until February 8. The city administration has finalised arrangements with the coordination of health department and international organizations.
Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners, health officials, and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) representatives to review preparations.
EOC Coordinator Shehryar Gull Memon and Task Force Coordinator Saud Yaqoob briefed the Commissioner, saying that the campaign would involve international support.
According to a press release issued by the Commissioner’s Office, the polio vaccination campaign in Karachi aims to vaccinate over 2.1 million children.
While 22,000 polio workers, 2,700 area in-charges, and 267 UC medical officers have been deputed for performing their duties in the Polio eradication campaign.
Over 7,000 security personnel will also be deployed. Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has said that the city administration has planned the campaign with the support and coordination of EOC, health department, WHO Gates Foundation, Rotary and UNICEF, to achieve the target of 100% coverage. Measures have been taken to enhance polio workers’ roles and motivate them. Assistant Commissioners will supervise the campaign in their sub divisions providing guidance and any support of coordination needed to polio workers and area in-charges.
Polio in-charges have been advised to engage parents and communities for the coverage of missed children and refusal. Special training has been given to area in-charges to persuade hesitant parents.