World Polio Day: Efforts to eradicate the disease continue in Pakistan
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Every year on October 24, 'World Polio Day' is observed across the globe. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the deadly disease of polio and to make the world completely free from it. This day is celebrated in memory of the birthday of Jonas Salk, the scientist who invented the polio vaccine, whose efforts saved the lives of millions of children.
Eradicating polio in Pakistan is a national priority. The Government of Pakistan, the World Health Organization, and other welfare organizations are working together to ensure polio drops reach every child in the country. For this purpose, anti-polio campaigns are conducted periodically across the country, in which thousands of workers go door-to-door to administer vaccines to children under the age of five.
Although Pakistan has significantly reduced polio cases, the virus is still present in some areas. Experts say that the cooperation of parents is essential for the complete eradication of polio. As long as every child does not receive the vaccine drops, the risk of the disease spreading again remains.
Globally, various organizations and volunteers are also assisting in these efforts in Pakistan. Foreign delegations and medical experts visit Pakistan from time to time to encourage local teams and to further improve the vaccination process.
On this occasion, we must pledge that we will not deprive our children of polio drops. The dream of a healthy Pakistan can only be fulfilled when we work together to root out this disease.
Sources: Southernminn.com
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