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LAHORE, Oct 15 (APP): The ongoing anti-polio campaign in Lahore achieved over 95 per cent coverage by its second day, with more than 429,000 children administered polio drops across the district.
The campaign is being conducted under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to ensure a Polio-Free Punjab.
A review meeting on the progress of the anti-polio campaign was held here on Wednesday, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza.
The meeting was attended by CEO Health Dr. Asif Arbab, Assistant Commissioners, and representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
During the briefing, it was informed that zero refusal cases were reported, while 45,000 children who were initially unavailable at home were successfully vaccinated through follow-up efforts. All 142 previously identified cases were also covered, ensuring full outreach across the city.
Observers from WHO and UNICEF lauded the strong coordination and effective field operations of the district administration. They particularly commended the leadership, commitment, and active supervision of Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza, noting that field teams remained fully mobilized and no negligence was reported.
Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza expressed his resolve to make the anti-polio campaign a complete success, instructing officials to enhance monitoring and continue door-to-door efforts until every child is vaccinated. “This campaign is a national duty for the protection of our children,” he said. “Citizens must cooperate with polio teams to help secure a healthy, polio-free Lahore.”
He directed field staff to maintain follow-up for absent children and assured that any issue or obstacle could be reported directly to his office for immediate action.
Meanwhile, On the third day of anti-polio campaign, the DC visited Nain Sukh and Saggian areas to review field operations, inspect mobile app data, and monitor door markings. He said over 2.2 million children under five will be vaccinated during the drive, stressing that no household should remain unvaccinated. Field teams expressed satisfaction with the digital monitoring system. The DC said that protecting every child from polio is a national responsibility.