ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday paid a tribute to polio workers who performed their duty of vaccinating children against the life-ruining disease even in harsh weather conditions.
The premier met with polio worker Irfanullah and others and appreciated their sacrifices.
Irfanullah’s picture, in which he was seen battling knee-deep snow in Swat while on duty, had gone viral on social media a few days ago.
During the meeting, strategies to keep curb crippling disease were discussed.
Tweeting about the incident, UNICEF Pakistan had appreciated the perils that were bravely faced by polio workers.
Pakistan’s polio workers travel long distances to make sure that every child is protected from polio, no matter where they live in Pakistan.#Pakvspolio #ForEveryChild #RightToHealth #PakFightsPolio Photo via @pakfightspolio #VaccinesWork #PolioWorkers pic.twitter.com/BSINGV92IL
— UNICEF Pakistan (@UNICEF_Pakistan) January 27, 2019
It is pertinent to mention that polio workers in Pakistan face all sorts of obstacles in performing their duty including assassinations and harassment of female workers.