Islamabad, Dec 20 (INP): Over 16.3 million children in Punjab have been administered anti-polio drops as part of a nationwide campaign in the last four days. According to information provided by Adeel Tasawar, the incharge of the anti-polio initiative in Punjab, 1.193 million children in Lahore have received the drops. Similarly, in Rawalpindi, 577,000 children were vaccinated against polio. In Multan, 751,000 children received the polio drops. Faisalabad saw 867,000 children vaccinated during this campaign. Adeel Tasawar mentioned that today marks the final day for catch-up vaccinations in 33 districts. He further urged parents to assist in ensuring their children receive the anti-polio drops. Also read: Pakistan reports another polio case, tally reaches 64 Additionally, he instructed the polio teams to prioritize administering drops to children residing near thoroughfares.
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