YSR launches 'Sunday Pulse Polio Campaign'
Hyderabad, Aug 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today inaugurated 'Sunday Pulse Polio Campaign' by administering drops to children at his camp office here in the city.
Dr Reddy appreciated the parents who brought their children to his office for giving the polio drops.
State Energy and Minority Welfare Minister Mohd Ali Shabbir, who was also present, told newsmen that more than 64 lakh children would be covered under the campaign.
More than 37,000 booths were set up in 14 districts as part of the pulse polio campaign.
All the government employees and NGOs were taking part, he said adding the intensified campaign was organised in some districts where polio cases were reported.
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Story first published: Monday, August 20, 2007, 3:37 [IST]