Judith Diment MBE

A high-level delegation from Rotary International, led by President Mr. Francesco Arezzo, met with the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq, today at the National Emergency Operations Centre, Islamabad. The delegation also included Mr. Holger Knaack, Chair of the Rotary Foundation; Mr. Mike McGovern, Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee; Mr. Aziz Memon, National Chair of the Pakistan PolioPlus Committee; and local representatives from Rotary’s Islamabad Chapter. Welcoming the delegation, Ms. @AyeshaRaza13 said: "It is a great honor that Rotary’s new President has chosen Pakistan among his first visits. This reflects Rotary’s deep commitment to polio eradication." In her remarks, the PM’s Focal Person highlighted recent programme gains, including improved campaign quality, a decline in polio cases compared to last year—especially in the Quetta block—and sustained high-level political commitment. She also noted the challenges that remain in certain areas, particularly South KP. The PMFP further thanked Rotary, on behalf of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, for its steadfast support to Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts. Rotary President Mr. Francesco Arezzo appreciated the tireless efforts of the PM’s Focal Person and acknowledged her leadership in driving Pakistan’s progress against polio. He emphasized that with global funding shrinking, it is more important than ever to remain united in the last mile of eradication. #EndPolio #PolioFreePakistan

💪 From survivors to protectors. In Kikwit, polio survivors like Adosy, Paulin and Apelo are turning their pain into purpose — going door to door so no child has to suffer like they did. Their voices are saving lives. 🔗unicef.link/3TQU5yv