Articles tagged with "polio in pakistan"

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Pakistan to run its second national polio vaccination campaign of 2026 from April 13 to April 19. (File photo: Polio Free Pakistan)

Pakistan vaccinates over 44.7 million children in nationwide polio campaign

EOC says the active support of parents and local communities played a key role in the campaign’s success and appreciates the timely cooperation of security agencies in ensuring smooth operations.

May 6, 2026

Polio cases in Pakistan more than halve in 2025 as final nationwide drive begins

The seven-day campaign is the fifth and last national anti-polio drive of 2025 and aims to vaccinate more than 45 million children under the age of five across the country.

December 14, 2025

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif presents awards to polio workers for the recognition of their services in the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, on World Polio Day in Islamabad on 24 October 2025. (PMO)

Pakistan leads fight against polio with stronger vaccination efforts in 2025

Pakistan’s plan for 2025 focuses on a final push to reach every child and target remaining virus pockets.

October 24, 2025