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SARGODHA, Jan 30 (APP): Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Friday inaugurated the division-wide anti-polio campaign by administering vaccine drops to children at Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital.
Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry accompanied the Commissioner and also administered drops to children during the ceremony.
While inspecting the hospital’s pharmacy, the Commissioner noted that medicines were being denied to patients despite the presence of ample stock.
He directed the Medical Superintendent to seek an explanation from the pharmacist and initiate strict disciplinary action as per the law.
According to a briefing provided to the Commissioner, a total of 709,266 children in Sargodha district would be vaccinated during the current drive through 3,331 teams constituted in 167 Union Councils. The campaign also involves 4,000 volunteers and other field staff to ensure full coverage.
The commissioner urged parents to cooperate with the health teams visiting their doorsteps to protect their children under five years of age from permanent disability.
The DC also directed all assistant commissioners to monitor the drive effectively and ensure no child is left unvaccinated.