DHO Islamabad monitors ongoing polio vaccination campaign

ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool on Tuesday monitored the ongoing polio vaccination campaign, reviewing field activities and assessing the performance of vaccination teams to ensure effective coverage across the federal capital. During the visit, she emphasized the identification of missed children and timely follow-up, stressing that no child should be left unvaccinated. The campaign aims to vaccinate 447,614 children under five across Islamabad, with frontline teams conducting door-to-door activities in both urban and rural areas. Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool underscored the importance of effective monitoring and coordination to ensure that all eligible children receive polio vaccine during the campaign. The DHO said sustained efforts and close supervision were essential to achieving campaign targets and protecting children against the crippling disease.