UN chief administers polio drops to children

LAHORE (92 News) – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres administered polio drops to the children in Lahore on Tuesday. The UN chief visited Kindergarten in Lahore and the kids presented bouquets to the UN chief on his arrival. Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid was also present on the occasion. During his visit, he also administered polio drops to children. In a tweet, UNSG Antonio Guterres commended the brave polio vaccine workers — mostly women — working to stamp out polio in Pakistan. "Important gains have been made, but we need a concerted push to eradicate this awful disease," he added. “I commend the brave polio vaccine workers — mostly women — working to stamp out polio in Pakistan. Important gains have been made, but we need a concerted push to eradicate this awful disease,” Antonio Guterres said.

I commend the brave polio vaccine workers — mostly women — working to stamp out polio in Pakistan. Important gains have been made, but we need a concerted push to eradicate this awful disease. pic.twitter.com/xR34QiRjUI

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 18, 2020