DHO Islamabad monitors ongoing polio vaccination campaign

District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool on Tuesday monitored the ongoing polio vaccination campaign, reviewing field activities and assessing the performance of vaccination teams to ensure effective coverage across the federal capital.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool on Tuesday monitored the ongoing polio vaccination campaign, reviewing field activities and assessing the performance of vaccination teams to ensure effective coverage across the federal capital.

DHO Islamabad monitors ongoing polio vaccination campaign

During the visit, she emphasized the identification of missed children and timely follow-up, stressing that no child should be left unvaccinated.

DHO Islamabad monitors ongoing polio vaccination campaign

The campaign aims to vaccinate 447,614 children under five across Islamabad, with frontline teams conducting door-to-door activities in both urban and rural areas.

DHO Islamabad monitors ongoing polio vaccination campaign

Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool underscored the importance of effective monitoring and coordination to ensure that all eligible children receive polio vaccine during the campaign.

The DHO said sustained efforts and close supervision were essential to achieving campaign targets and protecting children against the crippling disease.

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