Islamabad: Pakistan’s second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year missed its target by around 300,000 children, according to official data. The shortfall is important as the country continues efforts to eliminate the disease. Health authorities say coverage remains high despite operational challenges. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) reported that more than 44.7 million […]
Pakistan polio campaign 2026
Pakistan launches first polio drive of 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2026 on Monday. The drive aims to protect 45 million children under five. It marks a critical step in the country’s final push to eradicate polio. The week-long campaign will run from February 2 to 8 across 159 districts nationwide. Prime Minister’s Focal Person Ayesha […]