Govt taking measures for eradication of polio

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Sector Shahnaz Wazir Ali has said that the government was taking measures for the eradication of polio in the country.

Talking to state-run-television, she said that polio cases have decreased due to the efforts of the government.

She said that the government and development partners are putting allefforts to make Pakistan a polio-free country and sought support of the general public and local communities.

She said the authorities concerned of provinces have been asked to ensure 100 percent coverage during the immunization drive. The provinces have also been directed to reach all children to protect them from this crippling disease, she added.

Replying to a question, she said that the government was getting support of parliamentarians, media persons and Ulema to address the issues like refusal of administering polio vaccine to the children and low coverage of vaccination in some areas.