Eliminating Polio In Pakistan Requires Will Of Government, Religious Leaders, General Population
Huffington Post: Abolishing Polio’s Hold on Pakistan
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, health activist for Pakistan
“…In order to achieve a polio-free Pakistan we must have the will from the people, government, and religious scholars. We need support from the government that they will keep our health workers safe and will fully commit to eradication efforts. We need to assure the people through our strong and targeted efforts that the campaign will be successful and we will have a healthier Pakistan because of it. And finally, we need to continue to speak out and denounce those endangering our children by claiming a threat exists in the drops…” (2/23).
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