Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz, chairing a meeting at his office on Saturday, reviewed the progress of the ongoing anti-polio vaccination campaign in the district in line with CM Punjab Maryam’s “Zero Polio” vision. The meeting was attended by SSP Operations, Chief Executive Officer Health, all Assistant Commissioners, DDHOs and representatives of the WHO. The […]
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Pakistan to vaccinate 45M kids against polio
Pakistan will launch a nationwide anti-polio campaign from October 13 to 19, 2025. The campaign aims to vaccinate more than 45 million children under five years old. The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) confirmed that this massive effort will help protect children from the deadly virus. In addition to polio drops, children will also receive […]
Vaccine refusals rise in Karachi: Over 37,000 parents reject polio drops in May
Vaccine refusals in Karachi are increasing at an alarming rate. During the May anti-polio campaign, over 37,000 parents refused to vaccinate their children. This growing resistance is becoming a serious hurdle for the country’s efforts to eliminate polio. The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) shared detailed data about the refusals. The highest number came from Karachi […]
Policeman killed while protecting polio vaccination team in South Waziristan
A Pakistani policeman was killed in South Waziristan while guarding a polio vaccination team. The constable was on duty for the ongoing anti-polio campaign when the attack occurred. Authorities reported that the incident involved an exchange of fire with militants. During the attack, police killed one terrorist. The militant was armed with a rocket launcher […]