24/10/2021
24.10.2021.
WORLD POLIO DAY
"Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus that invades the brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis".
" The virus spreads from person to person and only affects humans; children are especially susceptible. Because polio has no cure, vaccination is the only way to protect children and stop the disease from spreading".
Pakiistan remain one the last two endemic countries. Aggressive efforts to address programmatic challenges: strengthening data quality, frequent quality campaigns and community engagement ".
A humble request to all parents, teachers, brothers & sisters, media partners and highly respected religious leaders for thier sincere and unwavering support to our Polio Erradivation Initiative solely for a disability free and healthy long life of our generations.
Dr. Haroon Jehangir Khan
Director General Health Services Punjab
