The Government of Sindh has launched a province-wide anti-polio campaign, aiming to vaccinate millions of children as part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease.
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Inaugurating the drive, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah highlighted the importance of collective action and dismissed misinformation surrounding the vaccine. He stated that propaganda against the polio vaccine is baseless and reaffirmed that it is safe and essential for protecting children from a preventable disease.
گزشتہ سال پولیو سے 9 کیسز رپورٹ ہوئے جبکہ اس سال اللہ کا شکر ہے صرف 1 کیس رپورٹ ہوا۔
وزیراعلیٰ سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ کا پولیو کے خاتمے کی مہم کا افتتاح اور میڈیا سے گفتگو pic.twitter.com/H1ghLJJvdz
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) April 13, 2026
وزیراعلیٰ سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ نے پولیو مہم کے افتتاح پر کہا کہ وہ بی بی آصفہ بھٹو زرداری کے تعاون کے شکر گزار ہیں، جبکہ محترمہ بے نظیر بھٹو نے اس مہم کی بنیاد رکھی تھی۔ 13 سے 19 اپریل تک جاری مہم میں 5 سال سے کم عمر 1 کروڑ 6 لاکھ بچوں کو قطرے اور 94 لاکھ کو وٹامن اے دیا جائے… pic.twitter.com/1jyxubNR9g
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) April 13, 2026
شہید محترمہ بے نظیر بھٹو نے بطورِ وزیراعظم ملک میں پولیو مہم کا آغاز کیا اور پہلا قطرہ بی بی آصفہ کو پلایا۔
وزیراعلیٰ سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ کا پولیو کے خاتمے کی مہم کا افتتاح اور میڈیا سے گفتگو pic.twitter.com/pB8D12g6nv
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) April 13, 2026
پولیو ویکسین کے خلاف پروپیگنڈا ہے، یہ ویکسین مضر نہیں ہے۔ یہ مرض دنیا بھر میں ختم ہونے کے بعد اب صرف پاکستان اور افغانستان میں باقی ہے۔
وزیراعلیٰ سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ کا پولیو کے خاتمے کی مہم کا افتتاح اور میڈیا سے گفتگو pic.twitter.com/EM1MoUZlOI
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) April 13, 2026
The chief minister also acknowledged the historic role of Benazir Bhutto in initiating polio eradication efforts in Pakistan, noting that she had laid the foundation of the campaign during her tenure as prime minister. He expressed gratitude for the continued support of Asifa Bhutto Zardari in advancing the cause.
The campaign, running from April 13 to 19, aims to administer polio drops to approximately 10.6 million children under the age of five across Sindh. In addition, around 9.4 million children will receive Vitamin A supplements to strengthen immunity and overall health.
To ensure smooth implementation, authorities have deployed around 83,000 health workers and 24,000 police personnel across the province. The security and logistical arrangements are intended to facilitate safe and efficient vaccination efforts in both urban and remote areas.
Murad Ali Shah urged parents, educational institutions, and the media to fully cooperate with vaccination teams, emphasizing that community support is vital for the success of the campaign. He noted that while nine polio cases were reported last year, only one case has been recorded so far this year, indicating progress.
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Pakistan remains among the few countries where polio has not yet been completely eradicated. Officials stress that sustained vaccination campaigns and public awareness are key to eliminating the virus and protecting future generations from its devastating effects.