Islamabad, June 21, 2021 (PPI-OT): More than 33 million children under five year of age received their vaccination during the sub-national anti-polio campaign. The campaign was conducted from 7 to 11th in 124 districts of the country including Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The sub-national campaign was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan reaffirming the government’s commitment to eradicate polio. Meanwhile, in a statement, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan congratulated the Provincial Governments and partners for the successful anti-polio campaign across the country. He said it is the most critical time for the programme to reach and sustain zero polio cases.
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