Balochistan Chief Minister Orders Inquiry After New Polio Case Emerges in Doab

Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has called for an immediate inquiry into a new polio case reported in Doab, expressing serious concerns about the persistence of the disease in the region. The Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated effort to eradicate polio, a goal that remains elusive for the province amidst broader global health advancements.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Balochistan, Chief Minister Bugti has directed health department officials to submit a detailed report on this latest polio incident and to intensify the existing polio eradication initiatives. He underscored the critical nature of each new case, which not only represents a personal tragedy for the affected family but also highlights the ongoing public health challenges facing Balochistan.

In response to this recent diagnosis, the Chief Minister has ordered a special polio campaign that includes house-to-house visits to ensure broader and more effective vaccine coverage. His remarks conveyed a strong message about the need for unity and intensified efforts against polio, a disease that continues to affect the most vulnerable populations in the region, despite global progress in health and development.

The government’s swift response to this new case reflects its commitment to polio eradication and the improvement of health services across Balochistan.

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