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KARACHI: The Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl (RCK Pearl) organized an End Polio Now Camp on World Polio Day, successfully vaccinating more than 180 children and reaffirming Rotary’s commitment to the global campaign to eradicate polio.
The camp was inaugurated by Rotary District Governor Shahzad Sabir, alongside Syed Kashif Rafi, Advisor to the District Governor and Co-Chair, IMPACTCON 2027; Dr. Syed Naveed Manzoor, President, Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl; Asher Ali, Project Manager, Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee; Mr. Waseem Khan, Director, Honest Foods; and Dr. Saad, District Health Officer (DHO). Members of the Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl also participated in the initiative.
The camp highlighted the importance of vaccination, public awareness and community engagement in protecting children against polio, a preventable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis. The initiative also reflected the value of collaboration between Rotary leadership, public health officials, the Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee, community partners and volunteers in advancing Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts.
Shahzad Sabir, Rotary District Governor, reaffirmed Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio through sustained advocacy, community engagement and ensuring that every child is protected through vaccination.
Syed Kashif Rafi, Advisor to the District Governor, emphasized that collective action by Rotary clubs and their partners is essential to strengthening public awareness and turning the shared vision of a polio-free world into reality.
Dr. Syed Naveed Manzoor, President, Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl, highlighted that vaccinating more than 170 children was a meaningful step towards protecting the community and reaffirmed the club’s commitment to initiatives that safeguard every child’s future.
The participation of Asher Ali, Project Manager of the Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee, underscored the importance of coordination between Rotary’s global polio eradication mission and Pakistan’s national efforts. The presence of Dr. Saad, District Health Officer, further reflected the importance of public health collaboration in supporting vaccination and polio prevention initiatives. Mr. Waseem Khan, Director of Honest Foods, joined Rotary leadership and club members in supporting the initiative.
The Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl acknowledged the valued support of its partners: ILMA University, Apparel Zone, KATI, Rotary District 3271, Daily Ausaf, Biz Today International, AZB, Profit, The Paksitan Today, The Pakistan Guardian, Rapido and Honest Foods.
Observed annually on October 24, World Polio Day serves as a reminder of the continued need for vaccination, vigilance and coordinated action to eliminate polio worldwide. Rotary International has been a leading partner in the global eradication effort through advocacy, fundraising and collaboration with health organizations.
The camp concluded with a renewed call for parents, community leaders and stakeholders to support routine immunization and vaccination campaigns to ensure that no child is left unprotected.
Rotary Club of Karachi Pearl remains committed to community service and to advancing the vision of a polio-free Pakistan and a polio-free world.
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