LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Monday launched five-day province-wide polio vaccination drive by administering polio vaccine to children at his office.

Provincial ministers Dr Yasmin Rashid, Abdul Aleem Khan and Sardar Hasnain Bahadur Dreshak and the chief secretary also administered polio drops to children.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Buzdar said 110,000 workers and supervisors would administer polio vaccine drops to some 20.3m children till Sept 25.

The polio vaccination field teams would be provided with security. He also directed the deputy commissioners to monitor the campaign in their respective areas.

The CM appealed to the parents to get their children vaccinated against polio as it’s vital to safeguard their future.

The Punjab Primary and Secondary Health secretary, secretary information, Lahore commissioner, deputy commissioner and others were present in the ceremony.

Published in Dawn, September 22nd, 2020