KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday expressed serious concern over a newly reported polio case in Karachi and called an emergency meeting.
He directed the Health Department to investigate the case, find the possible source of the virus and take quick steps to stop it from spreading.
A six-month-old child in Jamali Colony Union Council, District East, Karachi, tested positive for poliovirus.
The Chief Minister asked for a full report on how the child became infected, despite the government’s ongoing efforts to end polio.
The meeting was attended by Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and Health Secretary Tahir Sangi.
Murad Ali Shah directed the Health Secretary and other officials to look into all parts of the case and find out how the infection may have happened.
He ordered an immediate response in the affected area, including a full vaccination campaign, and stressed the need to follow polio prevention rules.
The Chief Minister asked officials to take strong steps to control the virus and stop it from spreading. He also ordered a full investigation and a detailed report to the government.
Reported By: Our Correspondent I Sindh
