Date:11/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/11/stories/2008071159710300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Polio camp for Haj pilgrims open today

Special Correspondent

Hyderabad: The polio vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims has been extended by a day. It will conclude on Friday at 5 p.m.

The extension is done to help pilgrims from other districts currently stationed in the city to avail the opportunity.

Oral polio drops will be administered at Haj House from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

The polio camps in the districts will continue as per schedule, according to a press release from the State Haj Committee.