Lasbela DC hands cheque to family of lady polio worker killed in road accident

UTHAL: Deputy Commissioner Lasbela Humaira Baloch offered condolences to the family of a lady polio worker who was killed in a road accident. She handed over a cheque for financial assistance to the bereaved family, arranged through the joint efforts of the Lasbela district administration and the Health Department. She also announced free education up to matric for the son of the deceased polio worker.

On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Humaira Baloch said that polio workers perform a national duty and play an important role in protecting children from a crippling disease. She said their services deserve appreciation. She said the sacrifice of the lady polio worker would always be remembered and that the district administration would continue to give the affected family every possible support.

It may be recalled that in the road accident, one lady polio worker was killed and another was seriously injured.

The Deputy Commissioner said the Balochistan government and the district administration were taking serious steps for the welfare of personnel, and their families, who suffer harm while serving the public and performing their duties.

Dr Munir Baloch, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Lasbela district, Nasir Ahmed Langah, general councillor of the Municipal Committee Uthal, and Dr Nida Rashid of the District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) Lasbela were also present.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan