Imran Khan Giving polio drops to a new born at Hazara Colony - Karachi.

[AstanoshKhan]

Dushman bhi Zair Ho Jatay hain jab Jazba Sacha ho.

 

[Kashmiri Nationalist]

@RescueRanger @A1Kaid

What you're doing is confusing two things: the good intentions of the heart and the practical efficiency of the measure.

Remembered what must is that the security situation in Balochistan is terrible, hence compromises which wouldn't usually be made, have to be made. Under the rule of law (including medical guidelines) it is the job of the physician to administer good health and the job of the police man to ensure good health through the administering of the rule of law, both in this instance are under threat.

We must be appreciative of the security forces in their measure, but also be critical of the fact that this isn't a perfect situation due to them having to do this - strive for the reimplementation of the rule of law.

RescueRanger, could you provide some more information on the polio drops? Are the children at any stage looked at by a medical professional for their need for one and/or are policemen given basic training to check for this?

 

[Kompromat]

It's a photo opportunity politically, nothing more.

The man, who has been photographed by almost every major magazine in the world seeks a photo opportunity for giving polio drops to a baby? -- genius!

 

[Emmie]

Only health professionals should administer polio drops or any medicine for that matter.

It was a symbolic act! It shows a middle finger to those who are opposing polio vaccination campaign. I don't reckon he's (IK) going to join the vaccination team and that too without proper training.

But I agree with you in general, professionals must do the job.

 

[haviZsultan]

Dushman bhi Zair Ho Jatay hain jab Jazba Sacha ho.

Am I imagining this? Bolta Pakistan... Nusrat Javed? That MQM thug?

 

[alibaz]

It's a photo opportunity politically, nothing more.

Lets accept it as photo opportunity but don't you think its high time in present scenario we need our representative and notables to come out and perform it as duty, social work or photo opportunity to save our generations from polio.

All the credits to Mr Shakeel Afridi

 

[Emmie]

Yes, because only a medical professional should decide which patient is eligible for polio drops. The risk is when you allow random non-medical volunteers to give out polio drops mischief can occur, for example the polio drops can be tampered with being given out can be watered down medicine, some people may think they have polio but actually don't and still go and take the polio drops. Also health side affects should explained to the patient before giving polio drops. The way the United States got rid of polio was medical doctors and medical professionals administered the polio drops at various location and people would line up and take the drops or injection (injection came first).

This is how modern medicine works (medical professionals administer medicine), I understand Pakistan is a third world country but this doesn't mean Pakistan has to follow the same path as another third world country in having random volunteers give out polio drops because too many bad things can happen.

Trust me polio vaccine is given to every child under the age of 5 years, there's no question of eligibility of the child.

some people may think they have polio but actually don't and still go and take the polio drops

Polio vaccine is given to the kid having no Polio, so if you don't have polio go and get vaccinated and if you have polio you don't need to get vaccinated. It's vaccination not some medicine.

Side effects, yeah, must be explained. But you can't say no to polio vaccination even if you want to avoid possible side effects.

 

[Emmie]

The reason for polio vaccination success in India was huge number of volunteers who would be present at railway stations,bus stations,every corner of road and they will also knock on doors to ask if your child has been vaccinated...these volunteers are common people like you and me.

You people deserve kuddos for your efforts against polio! Really commendable!

 

[Kashmiri Nationalist]

The man, who has been photographed by almost every major magazine in the world seeks a photo opportunity for giving polio drops to a baby? -- genius!

I agree with your sentiments. The point of my post was because of the fanboyism of PTI supporters which I abhor; Imran isn't a flawless messiah, he's a human like you and me and will make human decisions.

 

[Vassnti]

It's a photo opportunity politically, nothing more.

Yea its politics, yes its a photo op but its one that may help thousands of children avoid a life long debilitating illness or death.

When a guy pulls a child from a burning building you dont question his motives you just say thank you.

 

[Kashmiri Nationalist]

Yea its politics, yes its a photo op but its one that may help thousands of children avoid a life long debilitating illness or death.

When a guy pulls a child from a burning building you dont question his motives you just say thank you.

Read my above post.

 

[Kompromat]

I agree with your sentiments. The point of my post was because of the fanboyism of PTI supporters which I abhor; Imran isn't a flawless messiah, he's a human like you and me and will make human decisions.

You are making stuff up from your own imaginations, vast majority of IK supporters are Pakistan's educated/under education class or International students/expats. You are abusing their intelligence by making such ludicrous statements.

 

[gangsta_rap]

You're doing the typical PTI-sheep practise of putting words in people's mouths. Show me where I've said "Shaukat Khanum and the future Namal College are political postures". If you can't, then accept that your assumption is illogical and wrong and don't spouse mounds of un-needed rhetoric.

The difference between SK and NC and this is evident - the first two are there to stay and serve the public non politically; this photo is nothing more than a political photo opportunity - to boost Imran's support and his policies - unless his profession obliges him to regularly administer polio drops.

The elections are fast approaching,and yes there might be a propaganda aspect to this photo,but that's not really what this is about. Indirectly Imran Khan is addressing to the polio vaccine issue,and just like what everyone else has said,have you seen any other major political figure even try to give a darn about this problem?

Besides,at this point its better to be a PTI "sheep" in the flock rather than someone who wants to stick with the status quo.

 

[Kashmiri Nationalist]

You are making stuff up from your own imaginations, vast majority of IK supporters are Pakistan's educated/under education class or International students/expats. You are abusing their intelligence by making such ludicrous statements.

The fact you're suggesting that Imran Khan's fanboy following doesn't exist is ludicrous; the evidence surrounds you - take a look at any thread where the integrity of Imran is questioned.

The elections are fast approaching,and yes there might be a propaganda aspect to this photo,but that's not really what this is about. Indirectly Imran Khan is addressing to the polio vaccine issue,and just like what everyone else has said,have you seen any other major political figure even try to give a darn about this problem?

Besides,at this point its better to be a PTI "sheep" in the flock rather than someone who wants to stick with the status quo.

You haven't answered my question and tip-toed around the issue:

Show me where I've said "Shaukat Khanum and the future Namal College are political postures". If you can't, then accept that your assumption is illogical and wrong and don't spouse mounds of un-needed rhetoric.

And being part of the flock is never the answer. A sheep follows its shepherd to a slaughter - not saying that IK has bad intentions, I'm just stating that blind fellowship is archaic and disastrous. Also, I haven't said that IK isn't doing this to raise awareness about the polio issue - I've stated that there is a political reasoning behind doing so.

Remember, Jinnah was never part of the flock, neither was he a sheep. If he was, he wouldn't have even joined Congress, or even have left it much later on for the formation of Pakistan.

 

[Vassnti]

I agree with your sentiments. The point of my post was because of the fanboyism of PTI supporters which I abhor; Imran isn't a flawless messiah, he's a human like you and me and will make human decisions.

Yes the PTI ra ra club does get up my nose at times as well but i will reserve my comments on that for other threads.

In one act IK has done a great favor for the children of Pakistan and made the mullahs and the ttp look like fools.

He may be confused some times he may make the wrong choices but i belive he is esentially a good man, in Paakistani politics being a good man seems about as rare as the Messiah