Polio immunisation awareness campaign targets mosque imams

By Petra - Feb 27,2014 - Last updated at Feb 27,2014

MAFRAQ — The Awqaf Directorate in Mafraq on Thursday launched an awareness campaign for imams on immunising children against polio.

Mafraq Awqaf Director Ahmad Harahsheh said imams have a major role in delivering information about inoculation and its importance, dismissing rumours about its alleged harmful effect, and urging parents to shoulder their responsibilities towards their children.

He said the campaign will start on Sunday and last for five days at all healthcare centres in the northeastern governorate.

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