Awareness Walk Marks World Polio Day in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: The District Health Office organised an awareness walk on World Polio Day to highlight the importance of public awareness for the eradication of polio, officials said.

Chief Executive Officer Health Dr Shahzad Mahmood led the walk.

District Health Officer Preventive Services Dr Khawar Shaukat, Tayyab Rafiq of the Communication Network, District Surveillance Officer Asad Habib Niazi, Cluster Coordinator Awareness Abdul Jabbar and District Polio Eradication Committee member Arshad Ansari were among the participants.

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The walk stressed the importance of giving polio drops to children to protect them from lifelong disability. Participants said public awareness was essential for the eradication of polio.

Participants resolved to continue awareness campaigns and joint efforts for the complete eradication of polio.