Immunising kids responsibility of all people: DG Health

DG KHAN   -   Di­rector General Health South Punjab, Dr. Mahar M. Iqbal on Thursday said that it was the prime responsibility to immunize kids as they are nation’s future. Speaking at a seminar organized by UNICEF here, he stated that no drive can be successful without the active partici­pation of stakeholders in­cluding media these days. He informed that the Ex­tended Immunization Pro­grammed (EPI) was ensur­ing kid’s health and good future. Additional Director, Ali Mukhtar stated that ac­cess to healthcare facilities was being ensured to citi­zens. UNICEF SBC consul­tant, Aqeel Sarfraz briefed that the first two years of a kid’s life were very impor­tant wherein immunization played a crucial role.

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