Emergency anti-polio drive to kick start in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi: After the discovery of polio virus in Rawalpindi, it was decided to start an emergency anti-polio campaign in the city.

According to the health department, seven-day anti-polio campaign will continue from September 04 to 10. The campaign will continue in Rawalpindi city, Cantt, Taxila and Pothohar.

Representatives of World Health Organization (WHO) have been appointed to monitor the campaign, who have expressed their satisfaction over the hard work and efforts of staff of Rawalpindi district.

The Health Department said that the training of the staff under the supervision of WHO has been started for the anti-polio campaign.