284,000 Children Get Polio Vaccine On First Day Of Anti-polio Drive
UrduPoint (September 22, 2026) - As many as 284,000 children under five years of age were administered polio vaccine on the first day of a polio drive in the district, according to a meeting of the District Polio Eradication Committee. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Noman Siddique, was informed that anti-polio drops were being distributed at various locations including general bus stands, motorway interchanges, bazaars, parks, and other public spaces, in addition to door-to-door visits.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of strictly implementing the micro plan, ensuring no child is left behind during polio vaccination. He directed officers concerned to closely monitor the anti-polio drive. Assistant Commissioner, District Health Officer, Deputy District Health Officers, and representatives from UNICEF and WHO attended the meeting.