TIMERGARA: A morning assembly of polio vaccination teams was held in Balambat, Lower Dir, to review field arrangements and strengthen implementation of the ongoing four-day anti-polio campaign.
Additional Deputy Commissioner General Dr. Uza Arshad attended the assembly alongside officials from the Police and Health Departments and frontline workers participating in the vaccination drive.
Teams Directed to Ensure Every Eligible Child Is Vaccinated
Addressing the participants, Dr. Uza Arshad directed vaccination teams to strictly follow their prescribed micro-plans and conduct door-to-door visits to ensure that all children under five receive polio vaccine drops.
She stressed that no eligible child should be left unvaccinated and instructed all team members to carry out their responsibilities diligently, without negligence or carelessness.
The official also directed field teams to promptly report operational difficulties and other challenges encountered during their assignments so that the relevant authorities could take timely action.
Security and Refusal Cases Under Focus
Dr. Uza Arshad instructed security personnel to ensure effective and comprehensive protection for polio vaccination teams throughout the campaign.
She further directed relevant officials to immediately inform the district administration about any refusal cases so that timely interventions could be made to address concerns and ensure vaccination of every eligible child.
The campaign aims to strengthen polio immunization coverage in Lower Dir through coordinated efforts by health workers, law enforcement agencies and the district administration.