Lahore:Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir has taken notice of an incident involving the mistreatment of polio workers at Kahna area, in the provincial capital. A spokesperson for the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P and SHD) said on Thursday, the minister sought a detailed report from the CEO Health Lahore within 24 hours. Expressing anguish, Khawaja Imran emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of polio workers. “The complete protection of polio workers will be ensured; no injustice will be tolerated,” he stated. The minister further said, “Whenever an incident is reported, the health department takes immediate action.” In response to the incident, the minister instructed the CEO Health Lahore to formulate an effective strategy to prevent such occurrences in the future, reinforcing the government’s dedication to supporting polio workers and ensuring their safety as they perform their duties across the province.
