Tag: polio

Commissioner directs to address polio vaccine refusal cases

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Khan Mehsud has directed the authorities to address the issue of the polio vaccine refusal cases through Jirga as per Pakhtun tradition. The responsibility to persuade the refusing parents has been given to the Patwaris of the locality concerned. The campaign is scheduled to begin on the 29th.… Continue reading Commissioner directs to address polio vaccine refusal cases

Commissioner for stopping salaries of 800 govt employees for refusing polio drops to children

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP):Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud on Thursday issued orders to stop the salaries of as many as 800 government officials who refused to administer polio drops to their children. He issued the orders while presiding over the meeting of the divisional task force regarding the anti-polio campaign that would start on… Continue reading Commissioner for stopping salaries of 800 govt employees for refusing polio drops to children

Polio vaccination campaign to start in 11 districts of Balochistan

QUETTA, Mar 24 (APP):Following the recent emergence of two polio cases in Balochistan after a three-year gap, health authorities are issuing an urgent call to parents and caregivers to prioritize their children’s health by participating in the anti-polio vaccination campaign starting on Monday in 11 districts of Balochistan. Despite significant progress in the fight against… Continue reading Polio vaccination campaign to start in 11 districts of Balochistan

Commissioner, DC distribute commendable certificates among health officers

APP20-260224 HYDERABAD: February 26 – A health worker administering polio drops to child at Railway station during the start of Polio Campaign in the city. APP/AKS/MAF/FHA

NAWABSHAH, Mar 12 (APP): Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Syed Muhammad Sajjad Hyder and Deputy Commissioner have distributed commendable certificates among health officers for achieving 100% result during the last national anti-polio campaign in Sindh. District Health Officer Shaheed Benazirabad Dr. Asadullah Dahri, Additional District Health Officer Dr. Umar Jamali, Dr. Riaz Shah, Focal Person for… Continue reading Commissioner, DC distribute commendable certificates among health officers

Second phase of 5-day anti-polio campaign begins in KP today

ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP):The second phase of five-day anti-polio campaign begins in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today where polio workers visiting door to door to administer anti-polio drops to the children below the age of five. During the second phase, more than 7.1 million children up to five years of age will be administered anti-polio vaccine drops,… Continue reading Second phase of 5-day anti-polio campaign begins in KP today

Anti-Polio drive underway

RAWALPINDI, Feb 28 (APP):Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of District Health Authority Dr Ejaz Ahmed said that the week-long anti-polio campaign, which began in the entire district on February 26 successfully entered into 3th day on Wednesday. Under the drive, he said, over 400,000 children had so far administered the polio vaccine while the set target… Continue reading Anti-Polio drive underway

DC visits Khairpur district to monitor polio drive

SUKKUR, Feb 28 (APP):The anti-polio drive continued on the third con­secutive day on Wednesday across Khairpur district of Sindh province.              Deputy Commissioner (DC), Syed Fawad Ahmed Rafia Haider visited many areas  to monitor anti-polio campaign.              During the visit, the DC evaluated the performance… Continue reading DC visits Khairpur district to monitor polio drive

DC reviews polio drive on third day

APP20-260224 HYDERABAD: February 26 – A health worker administering polio drops to child at Railway station during the start of Polio Campaign in the city. APP/AKS/MAF/FHA

LAHORE, Feb 28 (APP):The second anti-polio drive of 2024, led by the district administration, continued its momentum on the third consecutive day in the provincial capital on Wednesday. Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider visited Bilal Ganj area, overseeing the anti-polio campaign, evaluating the performance and attendance of polio workers, and emphasising strict action against any… Continue reading DC reviews polio drive on third day

DC directs ACs, magistrates for complete supervision of polio teams

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon on Tuesday directed the Assistant Commissioners (ACs) and magistrates to actively supervise the polio teams across various subdivisions of the federal capital. Talking to APP, the spokesman of ICT, Dr Abdullah Tabassum said that like other parts of the country, an anti-polio drive is being… Continue reading DC directs ACs, magistrates for complete supervision of polio teams

Polio drive begins in Lakki Marwat, D.I.Khan, adjoining districts

PESHAWAR, Feb 26 (APP):The polio drive has started in two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Lakki Marwat and D.I.Khan, which will continue till March 5, to cover maximum children of upto five years of age. According to a press statement issued here on Monday, vaccination campaign will also start in other districts of the province from… Continue reading Polio drive begins in Lakki Marwat, D.I.Khan, adjoining districts

Commissioner chairs meeting regarding polio arrangements

HYDERABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Syed Khalid Hyder Shah on Saturday presided over a meeting to review arrangements made for the anti-polio campaign to start on 26th February. Addressing the meeting Commissioner directed concerned officers to take sustainable measures to ensure 100% results, besides administering polio drops to children up to 5- years of age… Continue reading Commissioner chairs meeting regarding polio arrangements

Divisional commissioner Mirpur Khas chairs meeting of polio task force

MIRPURKHAS, Feb 21 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Mirpur Khas, Faisal Ahmad Uqeli chaired a pivotal meeting of the Divisional Polio Task Force at his office on Wednesday. Emphasizing the significance of comprehensive vaccination coverage, Commissioner Uqeli underscored the need for effective measures to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated against polio. Directing the district health officers… Continue reading Divisional commissioner Mirpur Khas chairs meeting of polio task force

Polio awareness walk held

FAISALABAD, Feb 21 (APP):A walk was held to give awareness among parents about anti-polio campaign starting from February 26.The walk was organized in collaboration with the district administration, UNICEF and District Health Authority. Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Kashif Raza Awan led the walk while CEO Health Dr Asfand Yar, CEO Education Kashif Zia, DHO Dr Azmat Abbas, Madam Shahnaz… Continue reading Polio awareness walk held

Nationwide anti-polio immunization campaign 2024 continues

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):A massive anti-polio campaign is currently underway across the country to immunize more than 44.3 million children under five years of age who are being administered polio drops. According to details, the current anti-polio drive is part of an international effort to eradicate the disease from the globe. The polio workers and… Continue reading Nationwide anti-polio immunization campaign 2024 continues

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