Gwadar’s Police Officers — Protectors of the Polio Mission, Yet Left Behind | A Message to WHO
Gwadar’s Police Officers — Protectors of the Polio Mission, Yet Left Behind | A Message to WHO In the coastal city of Gwadar , polio eradication campaigns continue with dedication and hope. Alongside the brave health workers who go door to door, there stand police officers — the silent guardians who risk their lives to protect the teams in challenging and sometimes dangerous conditions. Yet, once each campaign ends, these police officers in Gwadar receive nothing in return — no allowance, no recognition, no words of appreciation. In contrast, in other districts of Balochistan, police personnel assigned to polio security duties are given at least some form of financial or honorary reward. The disparity is deeply unfair and disheartening. This issue isn’t just about money — it’s about acknowledgment of service and sacrifice . When those on the frontlines feel ignored, their morale and motivation suffer. And without them, no health campaign — no matter how well-organized — can truly su...