PR No. 104
PRIME MINISTER'S FOCAL PERSON FOR POLIO ERADICATION, AYESHA RAZA FAROOQ, VISITS RAWALPINDI TO OVERSEE ONGOING CAMPAIGN
Islamabad: September 11, 2024

Ayesha Raza Farooq, Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication was on the eradication frontlines today, monitoring campaign activities in visited UC CTR-5 of Rawalpindi where She went on to check and motivate teams in Habib Colony in Rawalpindi Cantt with the District Commissioner and team where she commended the dedication and hard work of frontline workers, including Area Incharge Abbas and UCMO Muhammad Ishaq. Ayesha Raza Farooq's visit demonstrates the government's commitment to eradicating polio and the Prime Minister’s resolve to #reacheverychild with polio vaccines during the September campaign. The Prime Minister’s Focal Person also appreciated the local district health authorities in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi for leading efforts from the front and urging parents to ensure vaccination of all eligible children. Despite overall good RI coverage, the scattered pockets of suboptimal immunity need immense vigilance, high-quality campaigns and strong routine immunisation.

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