Polio drive to begin from March 29

SARGODHA: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Health Dr Rai Samiullah Sunday said the Health Department will launch a five-day anti-polio campaign in the district from March 29.

Talking to reporters, he said that 524, 706 children would be administered anti-polio drops in the district by 1, 634 mobile teams, 202 fixed and 82 transit teams.

He said that 4, 182 staffers would participate in the drive and anti-polio teams would also visit bus stands and railway stations to make the drive a success.