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RAWALPINDI, Oct 21 (APP):Pakistan’s young people are the true champions of change, with their creativity, energy and sense of duty ready to help eradicate polio completely from the country, said Uzma Kardar, the Chief Minister’s Focal Person for Polio.
Speaking at a students’ art exhibition at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Uzma highlighted how youth can use their talents to spread awareness and fight myths about vaccines.
The event, held with support from the Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on Tuesday, featured impressive graphic artworks by students on the theme “Polio Eradication and Public Awareness”, aimed to inspire young people to promote health through art and communication.
The focal person praised the students’ creations, calling art a “universal language that connects hearts and minds.” She said these pieces remind everyone, especially the youth that they have a role to play in the battle against polio. She urged them to become “ambassadors of truth,” countering rumors and false information that slow down vaccination drives.
“Your voice matters, use your art, education, and social media to share that vaccines save children’s lives and build a healthier Pakistan”, she added.
FJWU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza reaffirmed the university’s dedication to public health awareness. She announced plans to create a special platform at the university to promote polio eradication and community engagement, noting FJWU’s long history of social responsibility.
Dr. Sarwat Rasool, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Sidra Ashraf, Assistant Professor, also addressed the gathering and stressed how art can drive social change and encourage collective duty.
The speakers at the exhibition highlighted that Pakistan remains one of only two countries worldwide where wild poliovirus still spreads. The government, working with partners like UNICEF, WHO, and Rotary International, is determined to deliver polio vaccine drops to every child. Officials appealed to parents to give the two protective drops to all children under five during every campaign to prevent lifelong disabilities.