PM's aide vows to eliminate polio through collaborative efforts.

ISLAMABAD -- Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has expressed the optimism that polio will be eliminated from the country through collaborative efforts.

In a statement, he said during the recently concluded polio eradication campaign, 99 percent target of administering vaccine to children has been achieved. A total of 2,65,000 polio workers took part in the drive, he added.

The special assistant said 111 polio cases have been reported thus far this year, adding significance to the campaign.

According to data, he said, 39.1 million children were administered polio drops to enhance their immunity against the crippling disease.

He said all chief ministers and political parties played their role to make the campaign, which was launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan successful.

Dr Zafar Mirza urged religious scholars of all schools of thought to play their part in elimination of the disease.

Addressing the launching ceremony of the...