Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif joined the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme team for a group photograph on World Polio Day in Islamabad on 24 October 2025, marking a public show of support for the country’s health workers.
The prime minister praised the dedication of frontline staff and programme coordinators, and reiterated the government’s commitment to sustaining polio eradication efforts nationwide. The meeting underscored the importance of continued coordination between federal authorities and local health teams.
Representatives of the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme emphasized the ongoing need for vaccination outreach, surveillance and community engagement to protect children and maintain progress toward eradication. The group photo reflected the collective resolve of officials and health professionals working on polio eradication.
The event in Islamabad served as a reminder of national and local partnership in public health, with leaders and field teams reaffirming shared responsibility for eliminating polio from Pakistan.
