ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):UNICEF Chief of Polio in Pakistan, Ms Melissa Corkum has visited polio vaccination teams and schools in Sindh as part of campaign catch-up activities, appreciating the efforts of frontline workers and encouraging them to continue their work towards making the province polio-free. During the visit, Ms Melissa Corkum interacted with vaccination teams and school representatives, acknowledged the dedication of frontline workers and motivated them to maintain their …
UNICEF Chief of Polio visits vaccination teams, schools
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):UNICEF Chief of Polio in Pakistan, Ms Melissa Corkum has visited polio vaccination teams and schools in Sindh as part of campaign catch-up activities, appreciating the efforts of frontline workers and encouraging them to continue their work towards making the province polio-free.
During the visit, Ms Melissa Corkum interacted with vaccination teams and school representatives, acknowledged the dedication of frontline workers and motivated them to maintain their commitment to protecting children against the crippling disease.
She appreciated the hard work of frontline health workers, emphasizing that their dedication, regular engagement with communities and commitment to reaching every child were essential to achieving the goal of polio eradication.
The visit also highlighted the importance of sustained community engagement, effective coordination and collective efforts to ensure that every eligible child receives the life-saving polio vaccine.
UNICEF continues to support Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts in collaboration with government health authorities and partners, with a focus on strengthening vaccination campaigns and reaching children in high-risk areas.
