Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Bannu

419

PESHAWAR: A three-day anti-polio campaign started in 38 union councils of Bannu on Monday.

Incharge EPI, Dr Altaf said that around 90,000 children under five years of age will be vaccinated against polio in 38 union councils of the district.He said that 16,000 internally displaced children will also be among these children.

For the purpose, he said that 542 teams have been constituted while the number of area in-charge has been enhanced up to 144.

He said it will be ensured that during the campaign no child was left without vaccination.