Maryam wants foolproof security for polio workers

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the police and administration to make foolproof arrangements for the security of polio workers.

She said: “It is the responsibility of the government to ensure security of the workers participating in jihad against polio.” She paid tribute to the services of all polio workers and urged them to work harder for the discharge of their duties. “I appeal to the public to fully cooperate with the polio workers. Anti-polio vaccination is very important to save children from lifelong disability. It is our resolve to make Punjab completely polio-free. It is necessary to ensure an effective vaccination campaign at all entry points of the province.” She said: “Anti-polio vaccination of children traveling through railway stations and bus stands should also be ensured. The vaccination campaign should be monitored thoroughly in all cities. Cold-chain transportation should be ensured as per SOPs during the ongoing vaccination campaign in all districts. Comprehensive and effective planning is necessary to eliminate environmental samples of poliovirus. Special camps have been set up for anti-polio vaccination in hospitals and prominent places in cities including Lahore.”