Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s ongoing polio eradication drive completed its first day on Monday, with health teams administering vaccination drops to 108,942 children across the capital, achieving 24 percent of the overall target.According to a briefing presented during a review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon, the total vaccination target for the city stands at 461,125 children. The meeting reviewed the progress of the first day and discussed strategies to ensure complete coverage in the coming days.Health officials informed the DC that 176 refusal cases were reported during the first day of the campaign, which were promptly resolved on the spot by field teams.The administration said the quick response from health workers helped maintain the momentum of the campaign and kept the vaccination process on track.DC Memon directed the field staff to maintain focus on full coverage across all urban and rural sectors, emphasizing that every eligible child must receive polio drops during the campaign. He appreciated the efforts of the teams and urged them to continue their work with the same commitment throughout the week.
