The Indian and the Pakistani cricketers came together for a noble cause to eradicate polio and gave drops to some children in a polio camp at the team hotel at New Delhi on Saturday.
"We have to bowl out polio. Let us come together and eradicate polio to ensure that all children can run and play and lead a normal life," India captain Anil Kumble said on the eve of the polio immunization round.
Immunization in Children - Trivalent oral polio vaccine TOPV
Poliomyelitis is caused by poliovirus, an entero virus and there are 3 types, type 1,2 & 3. Vaccines against poliomyelitis are available in 2 forms, Salk developed IPV and TOPV was developed by Sabin.
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The Indian cricketers after a gruelling third day of the first Test match headed directly to the programme, which was held beside the swimming pool of the team hotel. The cricketers then gave drops to some of the children in the camp, which was organized by World Health Organisation (WHO).
"I call upon everyone to ensure that every child under the age of five years is immunized every time when there is a polio campaign," said Kumble.
![WHO Director Congratulates Dr. Anbumani For Polio Champion Award]( "WHO Director Congratulates Dr. Anbumani For Polio Champion Award")
The Director-General (WHO) congratulations to the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss for getting the Polio Champion Award.
Both India and Pakistan are among the four endemic countries of the world but making substantial progress in crippling this disease.
"Both the countries fall behind in eradicating this disease. I think it is high time we forget all prejudices and give a healthy future to our children," said Pakistan speedstar Shoaib Akhtar.
Source: IANS
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WHO Director Congratulates Dr. Anbumani For Polio Champion Award
The Director-General (WHO) congratulations to the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss for getting the Polio Champion Award.
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Both India and Pakistan are among the four endemic countries of the world but making substantial progress in crippling this disease.
"Both the countries fall behind in eradicating this disease. I think it is high time we forget all prejudices and give a healthy future to our children," said Pakistan speedstar Shoaib Akhtar.
Source: IANS
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