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LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP):Achieving a polio-free Pakistan is a collective national objective and it is the responsibility of every parent to ensure their children receive the life-saving polio drops.
These views were expressed by Ameer-ud-Din Medical College and Lahore General Hospital Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal in a statement issued on the occasion of World Polio Day on Friday. He urged everyone to pledge that no child will be left without vaccination against polio.
Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal stated that polio is a debilitating disease that can cause lifelong paralysis in children, but it can be completely eradicated through consistent vaccination efforts. He added that Lahore General Hospital has been playing an active role in national polio eradication campaigns, where doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals are participating in awareness and immunization activities at all levels.
Prof. Dr. Afzal appreciated the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Health Department of Punjab, and other relevant organizations for their dedication to eradicating polio from the country. He expressed hope that through collective commitment and coordinated action, Pakistan will soon join the ranks of polio-free nations.