ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to launch its final national polio campaign of 2025 tomorrow, aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children under five across the country during a seven-day drive. The week-long initiative, running from December 15 to December 21, will see extensive coverage in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad […]
Polio Eradication Efforts
Poliovirus detected in Lahore: NIH alert
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed the presence of poliovirus in Lahore, despite repeated vaccination campaigns. Samples collected from Outfall Road and Gulshan-e-Ravi Disposal Station in November tested positive, raising concerns over children’s health. Health authorities warn that the virus has persisted in Lahore for the last two years, posing a significant risk […]
Pakistan’s final 2025 anti-polio drive starts Dec 15
Pakistan will launch its final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2025 from December 15, targeting 45 million children. Over 400,000 health workers will participate, aiming to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease. Authorities urge parents to cooperate and ensure children receive all required doses. The campaign will run from December 15 to 21, […]