Manifold efforts needed for making Pakistan polio free.

MULTAN -- Bahauddin Zakariya University Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Mansoor Akbar Kundi stressed on Friday the need for manifold efforts to achieve the long awaited goal of Polio free Pakistan.

He observed this while speaking at a World Polio Day function organised by Rotary Club of Multan Cantt here at the Institute of Food Science and Technology BZU on Friday.

The VC chaired the session as Chief Guest and reiterated support for Polio survivors. He appreciated the efforts of Rotary International for the eradication of Polio from the world. He also expressed his concern over the large number of Polio Cases being reported in Pakistan. He expressed his hope that polio could be eradicated through concerted efforts.

Speaking on the occasion, Salman Mubarak Charter President of RC Multan Cantt pointed out that the latest number of Polio Cases reported from different areas of Pakistan in ongoing year was 76. He regretted that this was the highest number in last few years which sparked serious concerns in the world. He stressed the need for launching of joint efforts from entire society for eradication of Polio by focusing on malnutrition and a more focused approach so that non child is missed.

He pointed out that Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two endemic countries left in the world, saying that 'we have a higher responsibility not only for Pakistan but for the whole world.' He said that billions of dollars have been spent and millions of volunteer hours invested by Rotarians worldwide to eradicate polio. He added that the polio workers risked their lives in hostile and unfriendly conditions in the recent past. 'We salute the bravery and sacrifice of our Polio workers who have created history by sacrificing their lives for a noble cause. Their efforts should be recognised at the highest level both by the National government and International community,' Salman Mubarak suggested.

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