PESHAWAR: The Peshawar division has finalised all arrangements for the first anti-polio campaign of the year commending on Monday (today).

All deputy commissioners have been instructed to remain in the field to oversee the campaign, ensuring smooth execution.

Polio teams have been directed to report to their designated points by 7:30am, and commence vaccinations by 8am, said a press release.

The police have been tasked with providing foolproof security for the polio teams, while deputy commissioners have been instructed to strictly implement the micro plan designed for the campaign.

Daily review meetings will be held every evening to assess the day’s progress and plan for the following day. Revenue teams and secretaries of village and neighbourhood councils will also accompany polio teams to support the vaccination efforts.

Meanwhile, a video conference was chaired by Peshawar division commissioner Riaz Khan Mehsud here the other day.

During the meeting, the deputy commissioners briefed the commissioner on preparations for the campaign, strategies to convince hesitant parents, the development of the micro plan, and measures for ensuring the campaign’s success.

Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2025