By: Anwarzada Gulyar
In today’s digital age, countless stories flash across our screens daily—stories filled with information, emotion, or moral lessons. Yet sometimes, a single moment, one line, or a fleeting image strikes so deeply that it overshadows all others. Recently, such a moment emerged from a short but profoundly moving digital story posted on the Facebook page of Pakhtunkhwa Radio Bajaur. This brief clip not only touched hearts but also brought to light a delicate yet critical aspect of public awareness.
The video is just 14 seconds long. In it, a little girl named Malala, perhaps three or four years old, softly pleads with her father: “Papa, please give me the polio drops so I don’t get sick.” On the surface, it’s a simple request—but behind those few words lies a powerful message about health, awareness, parental responsibility, and societal well-being.
What makes this clip extraordinary is its sheer simplicity. There are no flashy graphics, no celebrity voices, no scripted lines—just a child’s innocent plea, delivered straight from the heart. The video reflects the raw purity of a child’s voice, and in doing so, breathes new life into the ongoing fight against polio. When a young child can speak up for her own health, it’s a clear sign that our society is slowly but surely moving toward greater awareness.
It’s important to note that sometimes, content like this has the power to do what grand seminars, speeches, and national campaigns cannot. This one line, uttered by a child, has contributed meaningfully to shaping public opinion about the importance of polio vaccination. Her message is not just directed at her father—it resonates with every parent who may still be hesitant or misinformed about the vaccine.
Polio is not just a disease that disables a child for life—it is a persistent threat to the entire community. Pakistan remains one of the few countries where polio has not been completely eradicated, largely due to parental resistance and widespread misinformation. In such a context, the conscious plea of a little girl to her father serves both as a wake-up call and a beacon of hope.
This short clip is more than just a message—it is a movement. A gentle reminder that the voices of our future generations are urging us to act responsibly today. And if we listen now, tomorrow’s Pakistan can be healthier, safer, and more prosperous.
