Anti-Polio Campaign Formally Inaugurated in Manghopir
KARACHI (NNP): The Anti-Polio Campaign under the Sub-National Immunization Days (SNID) initiative was formally inaugurated in Manghopir Town on Monday to protect children against polio and support efforts for its complete eradication.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner District West Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Chairman Manghopir Town Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi, Assistant Commissioner Manghopir Suresh, Municipal Commissioner Manghopir Malik Mujtaba Ayaz and Polio Focal Person Daniyal Hussain.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Union Committee 3, along with relevant town officials and staff members, also participated in the event.
During the ceremony, the distinguished guests administered polio vaccination drops to children, formally marking the commencement of the campaign in Manghopir Town. The occasion highlighted the importance of vaccination and cooperation between the local administration, parents and the wider community.
Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi Highlights Children’s Health
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Chairman Manghopir Town Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi said that protecting children’s health and well-being and safeguarding them against lifelong disability remained among the administration’s foremost priorities.
He emphasised that children must receive protection against polio and highlighted the importance of continued efforts to safeguard their health.
Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi stated that protecting children was an important responsibility and that the administration remained focused on supporting initiatives aimed at their well-being.
The chairman’s remarks highlighted the importance of vaccination efforts and the role of the local administration in supporting the Anti-Polio Campaign across Manghopir Town.
Officials Stress the Importance of Polio Vaccination
Deputy Commissioner District West Zulfiqar Ali Memon and other relevant officials also highlighted the significance of the vaccination campaign during the inauguration ceremony.
They stressed the need to ensure that polio vaccination drops are administered to children at every level. Their message focused on reaching eligible children and encouraging families to cooperate with the vaccination teams.
The participation of district and town-level representatives reflected the administration’s involvement in the campaign. Their presence also highlighted the importance of coordination among the relevant departments and officials in supporting vaccination activities.
The officials emphasised that the success of the Anti-Polio Campaign depends on cooperation from families and communities, particularly in ensuring that every eligible child receives vaccination drops.
Administration Appeals to Parents to Cooperate with Polio Teams
The administration appealed to parents, teachers, religious scholars and all segments of society to play their full role in fulfilling this national responsibility.
Citizens were urged to cooperate with polio teams and ensure that all children under the age of five receive polio vaccination drops.
Parents were particularly encouraged to support vaccination teams and ensure that eligible children are covered during the campaign. The administration stressed that public cooperation is necessary to achieve the objectives of the vaccination initiative.
Teachers, religious scholars and community representatives were also requested to help create awareness among families and encourage their participation.
The appeal highlighted that protecting children against polio is not solely the responsibility of the administration or vaccination teams. It requires collective participation from parents, families and different sections of society.
Anti-Polio Campaign Requires Community Participation
The inauguration in Manghopir Town brought together district officials, municipal representatives and relevant staff members to mark the start of the SNID initiative.
The participation of Deputy Commissioner Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Chairman Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi, Assistant Commissioner Suresh, Municipal Commissioner Malik Mujtaba Ayaz and Polio Focal Person Daniyal Hussain highlighted the involvement of the local administration.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Union Committee 3 also attended the ceremony alongside other town officials and staff members.
By administering vaccination drops to children, the guests formally inaugurated the Anti-Polio Campaign and reinforced the administration’s appeal for public cooperation.
The administration’s message focused on ensuring that all children under five receive vaccination drops and that families cooperate with the teams working to carry out the campaign.
Protecting Children for a Polio-Free Future
The administration stressed that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility. Parents, teachers, religious scholars and other community members were urged to support vaccination activities and cooperate with the relevant teams.
The appeal also highlighted the importance of ensuring that no eligible child is left out of the campaign. Public participation and cooperation remain central to the efforts aimed at protecting children and supporting polio eradication.
The inauguration of the Anti-Polio Campaign in Manghopir Town marked the formal commencement of the SNID initiative, with district and municipal officials calling for collective efforts to protect children.
The administration reiterated its appeal to all sections of society to fulfil their responsibilities and ensure that children under the age of five receive polio vaccination drops.
Through continued cooperation between families, communities and vaccination teams, the campaign aims to contribute towards a healthy, safe and polio-free future for coming generations.
For additional information about polio, readers can consult the World Health Organization’s official polio fact sheet.
