Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Global Commitment to Eradicating Polio
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Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to the global effort to eradicate polio on World Polio Day. The announcement was issued by the Saudi Press Agency, the kingdom's official news agency.
World Polio Day is observed every year on 24 October. The day aims to raise public awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of giving children polio vaccine drops. Polio is a contagious disease that can cause paralysis in children, so continuous efforts are considered essential to prevent it.
Pakistan is among the few countries where the poliovirus is still found. For this reason, the global campaign to eliminate polio holds particular importance for Pakistan as well. Officials and health institutions say that complete vaccination is the most effective way to end this disease.
Saudi Arabia's announcement comes at a time when many countries around the world are working to completely eradicate polio. The World Health Organization and its partner agencies are also participating in this campaign.
Sources: وكالة الأنباء السعودية
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