Anti-polio drive cancelled in 9 districts of Punjab

Amid rains and floods, National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has postponed anti polio campaign in 9 districts of Punjab, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

According to the NEOC, the campaign postponed in the cities includes Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, Rawalpindi, Attock, Mianwali, Faisalabad and DG Khan. 

The polio campaign will be held according to the schedule in Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan. The polio campaign in other parts of the country will start on 1st September, according to the schedule. NEOC requested to cooperate when the polio teams come to your door during the campaign and instructed parents to administer polio drops to children under 5 years of age.