Islamabad: First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari has called on parents and caregivers to ensure that every child under the age of five receives anti-polio drops during the current vaccination campaign.
According to Radio Pakistan, the First Lady issued this message on the occasion of the sub-national polio vaccination campaign, which begins today. She highlighted that Pakistan has achieved a 99.8 percent reduction in polio cases since the initiation of its national eradication program in 1994.
Asifa Bhutto Zardari stated that the objective is to eliminate polio in Pakistan by June of next year, a goal that necessitates ongoing efforts to reach all eligible children. She also expressed appreciation for the dedication of frontline polio workers serving communities throughout the country.