PESHAWAR:Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan has directed authorities to conduct an effective and high-quality polio campaign across the province, terming polio eradication the top national priority.
He issued these directives while chairing a meeting of the Provincial Polio Task Force in Peshawar. The coordinator of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) briefed the meeting that all arrangements have been finalized for the polio campaign scheduled in November across 27 districts of the province. She added that training for polio teams for the comprehensive campaign is currently underway.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary stated that the province is in the final phase of polio eradication, though this last stretch is always the most difficult and challenging. He stressed that everyone must play their role to achieve this goal.
He noted that positive environmental samples from certain areas indicate that children in all districts remain at risk of the virus. The Chief Secretary urged all relevant districts to ensure a high-quality campaign, emphasizing that even a few successful campaigns can bring about significant change.
He also commended the hard work and dedication of polio teams operating in difficult and sensitive areas, stating that they have demonstrated excellent performance despite numerous challenges.