Health authorities have kicked off the last nationwide polio vaccination campaign of 2025, as the government highlights significant declines in polio cases across the country and reinforces its commitment to eradicating the crippling disease once and for all.
At the launch event, the Federal Minister for National Health underscored the importance of sustained immunization efforts, especially in high-risk areas where transmission has historically persisted. Officials reported encouraging trends in recent months, noting a marked reduction in detected polio cases, a development they attribute to intensified door-to-door vaccination drives and expanded community outreach.
The ongoing campaign aims to reach millions of children under the age of five, ensuring every eligible child receives the oral polio vaccine. Health workers and volunteers have been mobilized nationwide to administer doses and educate families on the critical need for full immunization.
Public health experts say that continued vigilance is essential to prevent resurgence, particularly in regions with previously low vaccine coverage. They emphasized that while progress is evident, the final push toward elimination requires collective action from both government bodies and communities.
The campaign also includes targeted interventions in border areas and conflict-affected regions, where access has traditionally posed challenges for health teams. Coordination with provincial health departments and local stakeholders remains a key element of the strategy to reach hard-to-access populations.
Officials reaffirmed that Pakistan remains committed to global efforts to eradicate polio, working alongside international partners and public health organizations to sustain gains and reduce the risk of future outbreaks.
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