Karachi, Pakistan – The Rotary Club of Karachi Kehkashan and the Rotary Club of Karachi Beachview jointly organized a Polio Advocacy Drive at Iqra Children Academy, Batha Town. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among schoolchildren about the vital importance of immunization in the fight against polio.
Rotarians and Rotaractors engaged directly with students through advocacy and educational activities, reinforcing the role of vaccination in safeguarding public health and protecting future generations.
Leadership Participation
The impactful program was led by:
- Assistant Governor Rtn. Himadullah Sohoo, Past President, RCK Kehkashan & Member, District 3271 PolioPlus Committee (2025-26)
- President Rtn. Aslam Ranger, Rotary Club of Karachi Beachview
- Miss Asma Saleem, Polio Chair, Rotary Club of Karachi Beachview
- Rtn. Neelum Zehra, Learning Facilitator, RCK Kehkashan & Principal, Ziauddin College of Occupational Therapy
- DRRE Dr. Toufeeq Bhutto
Additionally, Rotaractors from the Proposed Rotaract Club of Ziauddin College of Occupational Therapy, under the umbrella of RCK Kehkashan, actively supported the advocacy campaign.
A Step Toward a Polio-Free World
This initiative underscores Rotary’s long-standing commitment to the eradication of polio worldwide. Through such awareness campaigns, Rotary continues to highlight the life-saving benefits of immunization and mobilize communities to protect children from this preventable disease.
The clubs extended their gratitude to all the Rotarians and Rotaractors whose dedication and collaborative efforts made the event a success.
About Rotary International
Rotary International is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities around the world. With clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas, Rotary members tackle pressing issues, including promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education, and growing local economies.
About End Polio Now
End Polio Now is Rotary International’s flagship campaign to eradicate polio globally. Since 1985, Rotary has been at the forefront of the fight to end polio, helping reduce polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide. In partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and others, Rotary remains committed to ensuring that no child suffers from this preventable disease.
