Dr. Nasir calls for improving Anti-Polio micro plan.

RAWALPINDI -- Caretaker Provincial Minister for Health, Dr Jamal Nasir, on Friday, directed the official concerned to improve the anti-Polio micro plan devised during the previous campaign.

Chairing a meeting to review anti-Polio arrangements along with Commissioner Rawalpindi Laiqat Ali Chatta, he said the crippling disease was a national issue, and it was the responsibility of all to play an influential role in making the country polio-free.

The Commissioner, on the occasion, warned the officials that strict action would be taken against those responsible for fake entries.

Laiqat said hiding facts was not a solution to any problem, but it complicated the issue.

He informed that no polio sample has tested positive this year; however, he urged more devotion during the campaign.

The Commissioner directed the officials to remain present in the field and ensure no kids could miss immunization.

Laiqat directed to cover the missing and refusal cases by convincing the parents with the help of local community leaders and achieving the...