Islamabad: On World Polio Day, Pakistan’s First Lady, Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari, emphasized the critical importance of eradicating polio in the country, urging collective action to ensure every child is vaccinated against the disease.

According to Press Information Department, the First Lady highlighted her personal connection to the cause, recalling how her mother, the late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, initiated Pakistan’s first nationwide polio eradication campaign in 1994. She expressed concern over the ongoing challenge, noting that while progress has been made, each unvaccinated child remains at risk.

First Lady Zardari appealed to parents, caregivers, and community leaders to support vaccination campaigns and ensure children receive their polio doses. She praised the unwavering dedication of frontline polio workers and security personnel, underscoring the need for their continued support despite the risks they face.

The First Lady stressed the necessity of coordinated efforts among the government, health workers, and communities to reach a polio-free Pakistan. She urged for sustained efforts to protect every child and highlighted the potential impact of a polio-free future for the nation’s children.