The Federal Minister of National Health Services and Regulations, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicate Pakistan’s polyomyelitis, asking for a collective action of all segments of society. Speaking to journalists in Karachi on Sunday, the minister announced that the next vaccination campaign against the polio nationwide will begin on April 21.
“Vaccination is the only remedy to get rid of this polyomyelitis disease,” Kamal said, urging parents throughout the country to make sure their children receive the vaccine, Express News reported.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation of all interested parties, including communities, health workers and civil society, to achieve a Pakistan free of polyomyelitis. “Each interested party has a role to play to eradicate polyomyelitis,” he added.
Pakistan is still one of the few countries in the world where polyomyelitis remains endemic, despite significant progress in recent years. The government continues to carry out specific immunization units to protect children, especially in high -risk areas.
