Negligence of Duty in Polio Campaigns Will Not Be Tolerated; Orders for Strict Action Against Absent Employees: Chief Secretary
QUETTA (Daily Quadrat Quetta) — An important meeting of the Provincial Task Force for Polio Eradication was held under the chairmanship of Balochistan Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, in which the ongoing measures for the complete elimination of the polio virus from the province and preparations for the upcoming campaign were reviewed in detail. Provincial Coordinator Inam-ul-Haq gave a detailed briefing on the anti-polio campaign, vaccination coverage and micro-planning.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chief Secretary, appreciating the performance of polio teams after all environmental samples in the province tested negative for the first time in three years due to the provincial government’s continuous efforts, said positive results are emerging through the hard work of health teams, timely monitoring and an effective strategy. He said that with the same dedication, focus and continuous effort, Balochistan will be made polio-free. He directed districts with unsatisfactory performance to improve their performance in the upcoming campaign. He said polio will be eradicated from the province in any case, and to achieve this national goal all relevant departments, district administrations and health teams will perform their duties with complete dedication and care.
The meeting was also briefed on the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). The Chief Secretary directed legal action against employees absent from the EPI programme. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of Health, Special Secretary of Home, relevant senior officials, district administrations and representatives of institutions associated with polio eradication.
The Chief Secretary directed all deputy commissioners and district health authorities to personally supervise the upcoming campaign, pay special attention to high-risk areas and ensure vaccination access to every child.
