World Anti-Polio Day Observed in Chaman, Protecting Children from Lifelong Disability Declared a National Duty
Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai)
A dignified ceremony was organized at the Government Degree College Hall, Chaman, in connection with World Polio Eradication Day.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, Pakistan Army Commandant Colonel Usman, College Principal Ajeeb Khan Marwat, police officials, other government officers, tribal and social leaders, and polio officials.
The main objective of the ceremony was to raise public awareness for the eradication of polio and to protect children from lifelong disability.
Speakers who addressed the gathering included Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, Colonel Usman, Principal Ajeeb Khan Marwat, Mujahid Khan Noorzai, Hafiz Azizullah Azizi, Inayatullah Bashar Dost, and others.
The speakers said that on the occasion of World Anti-Polio Day, we must pledge to utilize all available resources to save our children from this crippling disease, for which every individual in society, including parents, must play their role.
Paying tribute to the frontline heroes, the speakers said that the Pakistan Armed Forces and all security forces are sacrificing their tomorrow to secure our today. We salute these heroes and are proud of them.
At the end of the ceremony, appreciation certificates were distributed among journalists and other guests.
