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NAWABSHAH, Dec 16 (APP): President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan and Member of the Rotary Club Nawabshah, Abid Lashari has urged citizens to actively support ongoing polio vaccination drives across Sindh, emphasizing that eliminating polio is a shared national responsibility.
Speaking on the occasion of the polio drive, Lashari stated that every citizen must take ownership in ensuring that two drops of polio vaccine reach every child in their surroundings during vaccination campaigns. “A polio-free Pakistan is our collective dream, and it can only be achieved through community participation and vigilance,” he said.
Lashari appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Government of Sindh and the Rotary International for their continued commitment to reaching unreached and under-served communities, particularly in remote and marginalized areas.
However, he also expressed serious concern over the emergence of new polio cases in Sindh, calling them alarming and unacceptable. He stressed that renewed commitment, improved coordination, and community trust-building are urgently required to address the challenge.
He further emphasized that civil society organizations must play an active role in supporting polio eradication efforts. “If we successfully control polio, we can significantly reduce disability rates in Pakistan and secure a healthier future for our children,” Lashari concluded.