CM for concerted efforts to eradicate poliovirus

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Sunday said they can eradicate the poliovirus through concerted and collective efforts and the incumbent provincial government was fully committed to taking all possible steps in this regard.

He was talking to a representative delegation of the Polio Oversight Board led by Dr. Christopher Alias. Other members of delegation included representatives from World Health Organisation, UNICEF and other international partner agencies, whereas, provincial minister for health, chief secretary and relevant high ups of National Emergency Operation were also present on the occasion, said a handout.

Various matters and initiatives related to polio eradication activities in the province, challenges being faced to this effect and future course of action were discussed in the meeting.“Though eradicating poliovirus is a big challenge, it is not impossible. we can eradicate this virus through concerted and collective efforts,” said the chief minister. He underlined the need for a targeted approach in order to convince the parents and guardians refusing to administer anti-polio drops to their children.

“We can achieve the desired results positively by strengthening the mechanism of mutual consultation and coordination among local administrations and partner organizations,” he remarked. The delegates on this occasion, lauded the leading role of chief minister for making polio eradication campaigns successful in the province and assured their full support to the provincial government for this purpose.