Booni, October 10, 2025: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Upper Chitral Muhammad Imran Khan to review preparations for the polio eradication campaign scheduled to begin on October 13.
The meeting was attended by the District Police Officer Upper Chitral, Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning, Assistant Commissioner Headquarters, District Health Officer, EPI Coordinator, representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), and officials from other relevant departments.
During the session, the District Health Department gave a briefing on the campaign’s strategy and operational plan, which will run from October 13 to 16, 2025.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for close coordination among all stakeholders and instructed them to fully mobilize available resources to ensure the campaign’s success. He further directed that all responsibilities be fulfilled in line with the prescribed timelines to achieve the desired outcomes.
Mr. Khan also made a special appeal to parents and guardians, urging them to ensure that their children receive polio vaccination drops during the campaign. He stressed that the complete eradication of this crippling disease requires the active participation and cooperation of the entire community.
The meeting concluded with a symbolic inauguration ceremony, during which the Deputy Commissioner administered polio drops to children, formally marking the launch of the campaign in Upper Chitral.
