PESHAWAR: The final polio vaccination campaign of 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) began on Monday, with health authorities aiming to reach every child under five years of age across the province. The drive will continue until December 18. Read More: Nationwide polio drive launches tomorrow to protect children Despite high coverage rates of over 98 percent in […]
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Violence against polio teams declines in KP, coverage improves
PESHAWAR: The incidence of attacks on health workers during door-to-door polio vaccination campaigns has declined in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, enabling better immunisation coverage of previously inaccessible children. Officials attributed the improvement to enhanced security measures and strict supervision, which have allowed vaccinators to operate without fear. Since 2012, 96 people, including 61 policemen, 27 health workers, […]