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Pakistan fully committed to eradicate polio virus: PM Kakar

ABU DHABI, Nov 28 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday appreciated the Gates Foundation’s support to the Government’s efforts to secure a polio-free Pakistan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to rid the country of this debilitating virus. The caretaker prime minister received a telephone call from Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill &… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to eradicate polio virus: PM Kakar

Countrywide anti-polio drive kicks off today

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): A countrywide anti-polio campaign of varied durations to administer drops to children under five years of age started on Monday (today).  According to details, thousands of teams have been formed in the drive against the crippling disease with hopes to eliminate the virus this year. Polio teams will go door-to-door and… Continue reading Countrywide anti-polio drive kicks off today

9,28,387 children from  five years to be vaccinated against polio

Mirpurkhas, Nov 16 (APP):To ensure that every child is vaccinated against polio, Divisional Commissioner Mirpurkhas Faisal Ahmad Uqaili has stated that during the campaign, particular attention should be given to the most vulnerable districts. He voiced his opinions on Thursday while presiding over the Divisional Polio Task Force meeting via video link to discuss the… Continue reading 9,28,387 children from  five years to be vaccinated against polio

PM vows to resist anti-vaxxers to achieve dream of polio-free Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday, vowing to resist the individuals propagating against the polio vaccination, resolved to achieve the dream of a polio-free Pakistan by carrying forward the journey with unshakeable commitment. “I can assure that we gonna have it. We will realise this dream. We will never step back,… Continue reading PM vows to resist anti-vaxxers to achieve dream of polio-free Pakistan

Poliovirus in three environmental samples detected

Poliovirus, an RNA virus from Picornaviridae family that causes polio disease, 3D illustration

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP):The Ministry of Health on Sunday said that the poliovirus has been confirmed in the environmental samples taken from three districts of Pakistan. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, the virus was found in samples taken from Hub and Peshawar. He said that the genetic testing of the virus… Continue reading Poliovirus in three environmental samples detected

DC inspects performance of polio teams

BAHAWALPUR, Oct 04 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa on Wednesday visited various areas of the city to inspect the performance of polio teams. He urged parents to vaccinate their children against polio. He asked people to cooperate with the polio teams. He also directed Assistant Commissioners and field officers of the Health Department to… Continue reading DC inspects performance of polio teams

PM urges every section of society to play role in complete eradication of polio

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Task Force for Eradication of Polio in Islamabad on 2 October 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday called upon every section of the society to play role in complete eradication of polio virus from the country. He said everyone would have to participate in this sacred task to ensure safe and healthy future of children of the country. Chairing a meeting of… Continue reading PM urges every section of society to play role in complete eradication of polio

More than 74.78 million children across KP to be vaccinated against Polio

PESHAWAR, Oct 01 (APP):All preparations have been completed for the national anti-polio campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa starting from Monday (October 2) and during the two-phased five-day campaign, more than 7478 million children across the province will be vaccinated against polio. According to the Emergency Operation Center, “In the first phase of the anti-polio campaign in… Continue reading More than 74.78 million children across KP to be vaccinated against Polio

Commissioner resolves to make upcoming anti-polio drive successful

PESHAWAR, Sep 27 (APP):Commissioner Peshawar Division, Muhammad Zubair has said that all available resources would be utilized to make the anti-polio campaign a successful attempt to eradicate the chances of spread of this crippling disease from the society. Presiding over a meeting here on Wednesday about National Immunization Days starting from 2ND October to 8th… Continue reading Commissioner resolves to make upcoming anti-polio drive successful

Govt. fully committed to polio eradication measures: PM Kakar

NEW YORK, Sept 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday underscored that the caretaker government and the National Polio Task Force remained fully committed to reaching children nationwide with polio vaccines, routine immunizations, and other essential health services. The prime minister met Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to… Continue reading Govt. fully committed to polio eradication measures: PM Kakar

Care taker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan chaired high level meeting regarding Polio in National Emergency Polio Centre

APP34-180823 ISLAMABAD: August 18 - Care taker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan chaired high level meeting regarding Polio in National Emergency Polio Centre. APP/MAF/ABB/ZID
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