Major Polio Vaccination Drive Set to Begin, Targeting Over 30 Million Kids

Nationwide Anti-Polio Campaign to Begin Monday, Targeting Over 30 Million Children

A major anti-polio vaccination drive is set to launch on Monday, with the goal of immunizing more than 30 million children under the age of five, according to Radio Pakistan.

To prepare for this campaign, various district administrations in Sindh have already started week-long vaccination efforts, aiming to cover approximately 9.4 million children across 30 districts in the province.

This year, Pakistan has reported 17 cases of polio, three of which have come from Sindh. The situation is further complicated by the detection of positive environmental samples in the province, suggesting that the virus is still circulating.

Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, remains one of the last two countries where polio is still endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation continue to impede progress.

PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Commitment to Eradicate Polio

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to making Pakistan polio-free, emphasizing that with collective effort, the disease can be fully eradicated and prevented from returning, ensuring a healthier future for the nation’s children.

In a speech at the ceremony, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of a unified approach and collaborative efforts to effectively address the polio challenge and achieve a polio-free Pakistan.

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He expressed his gratitude to federal and provincial government staff, field workers, and security personnel for their dedicated work in advancing the polio eradication campaign. Sharif voiced confidence that by working together with provincial leaders, health ministers, and officials, the government would successfully eliminate polio and secure a future free of this preventable disease.

The Prime Minister assured that the polio eradication initiative is “in capable hands,” led by experienced teams. He expressed confidence that the collaborative efforts of the federal and provincial governments will ultimately result in the complete eradication of the disease.

“Once we have eliminated polio, the government will take all necessary measures to ensure it does not reemerge, securing a safer future for generations to come,” he stated.

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