Coordinator of the National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication Dr Shahzad Asif Baig on Tuesday said that Pakistan will continue its efforts to defeat the polio virus. He urged all political leaders, religious leaders, doctors, teachers, and artists to play an important role in strengthening the national polio campaign. Talking to the PTV news channel on 'World Polio Day' he called upon the international community to look towards Pakistan and provide all possible cooperation in this regard so that the country works to eradicate polio. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate polio and reiterated his foundation’s continued support to Pakistan for ensuring that no child was at risk of paralysis due to the poliovirus. “People are still sceptical about the poliovirus vaccine and continuous migration, along with the porous border with Afghanistan, are becoming major causes behind the resurgence of the virus,” he added.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)