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There are nine districts of Balochistan where the lame drive starts
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There are nine districts of Balochistan where the lame drive starts

QUETTA: An anti-polio campaign was launched in nine districts of Balochistan to eradicate the polio virus from the district. According to Balochistan Health Secretary Saleh Muhammad Nasar, an anti-polio campaign for seven days is being held in 37 councils of the province. Syed Zahid Shah, the Coordinator of Emergency Operation Center Balochistan, was also present....

Polio vaccination begins in Bajaur
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Polio vaccination begins in Bajaur

PESHAWAR: The Bajaur Deputy Commissioner, Fahad Wazir on Friday launched the anti-polio campaign which aims to vaccinate children living in the elected councils of the district. The dedication ceremony was attended by the district police chief, deputy commissioner and representatives of health and relevant departments. On this occasion, the DC also chaired a meeting to...

91,000 children have missed vaccinations to prevent polio
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91,000 children have missed vaccinations to prevent polio

PESHAWAR: About 91,000 children under the age of five in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa missed the polio vaccine during the seven-day polio vaccination drive that began on January 16 in the province, a health ministry report said. health is indicated. The report said that more than 71,530 children were not at home during vaccination in 36 districts of...