If parents Refuse Polio Vaccine they will Be Jailed

 

Sindh’s Strict Approach to Polio Vaccination Refusal

Sindh, a province in Pakistan, has introduced stringent measures to combat polio. Under the new Sindh Immunization and Epidemic Control Bill 2023, parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against polio could face significant penalties, including a fine of 50,000 rupees and one month in jail. The health department and polio workers will work with police to identify non-compliant parents, signaling a serious commitment to eradicating polio in the region.

Sindh Chief Minister Inaugurates Anti-Polio Campaign

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah recently launched a week-long anti-polio campaign across 24 districts. To symbolize the start, he administered polio drops to children at a new site in Gadap, encouraging parents to protect their children by ensuring they receive the oral polio vaccine. The campaign involves over 62,000 front-line workers and almost 4,000 security personnel, demonstrating the province’s dedication to eradicating polio.

Polio Virus Detected in Environmental Samples

Polio remains a threat in Pakistan, as evidenced by recent environmental samples testing positive for the virus in Karachi and Quetta. This indicates that the virus is still circulating, emphasizing the urgency of widespread vaccination. These findings align with earlier reports of polio-positive cases in Chaman and Dera Bugti. With polio found in sewerage and environmental samples across 31 districts, the need for strict enforcement of vaccination is more crucial than ever. The Sindh government’s tough stance on polio vaccine refusal aims to address this public health risk and work toward a polio-free future.