The World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan is finalizing its preparations to assist the Government of Pakistan and its partners in an upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to vaccinate 28 million children across 99 districts, safeguarding them from the risk of paralytic polio, a disease that remains a critical global and regional health threat.
WHO teams have been working alongside national agencies and international partners to ensure a smooth and effective rollout of the campaign. The coordinated effort involves extensive logistical planning, public awareness drives, and mobilization of healthcare workers to reach children in every targeted district.
Polio, a highly infectious disease that can cause permanent paralysis in children, has been largely eradicated worldwide, but sporadic outbreaks still pose a risk in some regions, including parts of Pakistan. The vaccination campaign reflects ongoing efforts to achieve complete eradication of the disease by protecting vulnerable populations and preventing new cases.
WHO emphasized the importance of collaborative action among governmental bodies, health professionals, and local communities to achieve the campaign’s goals and ultimately end polio transmission in Pakistan and beyond. The organization called on parents and guardians to ensure their children receive the polio vaccine, contributing to a healthier and polio-free future for all.
