KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah visited various high-risk union councils of Karachi to review the ongoing polio eradication campaign.
During his visit, he met with field teams and local residents to assess the progress and challenges faced in ensuring that every child receives the essential polio drops.
The Chief Secretary personally inspected door markings and finger markings of children to verify that vaccinations were being administered effectively.
During his visit to Sachal Goth, he interacted with parents and polio teams to address any concerns regarding the immunization process. However, the campaign faced resistance when a police officer’s household refused to vaccinate 11 children. In response, the Chief Secretary immediately directed authorities to ensure that all children receive the polio drops without exception.
Chief Secretary Sindh emphasized his personal commitment to eradicating polio and vowed to visit campaign areas regularly to boost the morale of polio teams working tirelessly in the field. “We must demonstrate our true commitment to polio eradication, and I will personally be in the field to show my support for the polio teams. I expect the same level of dedication from all stakeholders,” he stated.
He assured full support from the Sindh government for the polio eradication initiative and directed all relevant departments to play a proactive role in ensuring the success of the campaign.
Furthermore, he ordered immediate action against those refusing to vaccinate their children, stressing that strict measures would be taken against repeated refusals.
The ongoing polio campaign will continue from February 3 to February 9, aiming to vaccinate over 10.6 million children across Sindh.
The Chief Secretary urged district administrations and health officials to engage with hesitant parents and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.
