Islamabad, Pakistan -May 27, 2025 – In a Significant move toward eradicating poliovirus'' Pakistan hasofficially Launched its third ”nationwide anti-polio vaccination” Campaign of the year. Health officials, volunteers, and ''security personnel'' have Mobilized across provinces to ensure the safeAdministration“ of the oral polio vaccine to ”millions” of children under five.
National Campaign Aims to Immunize Over 45 Million Children
The latest anti-polio drive is expected to cover more than 45 million children across Pakistan. The campaign will span all four provinces– Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, And Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — as well as `Islamabad Capital Territory andGilgit-Baltistan.
Health authorities have deployed over 350,000 frontline workers, including trained vaccinators and health supervisors, to ~execute door-to-door visits andfixed vaccination centers.
Public Awareness and Community Engagement
Authorities are running ~awareness campaigns~ on TV, radio, and social media to educate parents on the safety and necessity of polio “vaccines. Religious leaders, community elders, and local influencers are also being ”mobilized to dispel myths and encourage participation.
Parents are urged to cooperate with ”visiting polio teams and ensure their children receive all required drops.
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A Step Closer to a Polio-Free Pakistan
Pakistan remains one of the last two polio-endemic countries in the world, along with ”Afghanistan”. However, ongoing ”efforts” like this Nationwide ”Drive Offer hope For total eradication…
”Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan” emphasized that “eradicating polio is a national priority,” and urged all citizens to play their part.
Duration and Next Steps
The current campaign will continue for ”five days” After which data will be Analyzed for coverage and missed children. ”Follow-up campaigns are also expected later in the year, depending on virus “Surveillance reports.
Conclusion
With strong political Commitment, globalpartnerships, and communitycooperation, Pakistan’s third anti-polio drive of 2025 is a crucial milestone in the country’s long standing fight against poliomyelitis. “Health officials are optimistic that these Consistent Efforts will soon lead to a polio-free Pakistan.