RAWALPINDI:
The Rawalpindi district has efficiently remained polio-free in 2024. Preparations are actually underway to launch complete anti-polio, anti-measles and pneumonia campaigns within the new 12 months, ranging from right this moment.
Out of 5 environmental samples taken to seek for the polio virus from Rawalpindi metropolis, 4 got here again damaging whereas one got here again optimistic. These outcomes led to the choice to ship 5 extra environmental samples for laboratory testing.
District Well being Authority (DHA) CEO Dr Asif Arbab Niazi said that an environmental pattern of polio has come again optimistic from the Dhok Dalal space and because of this, the main target will probably be on administering polio drops to youngsters on this space through the upcoming anti-polio marketing campaign scheduled for the final week of January or the primary week of February.
Along with the polio marketing campaign, the well being authority can also be planning to vaccinate youngsters aged one to 5 years in opposition to measles and pneumonia in 2025. Measles and pneumonia counters will probably be arrange in authorities hospitals, and a booster dose of the vaccine will probably be administered to youngsters who didn’t obtain vaccination between 9 months and fifteen months.
The CEO additionally reported two circumstances of measles in 4 union councils (UCs) of Rawalpindi.