Police officers
A police officer was killed in a shooting in Noshki, Balochistan, while guarding polio workers, days after Pakistan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 45 million children. The attack is the latest in a series of incidents plaguing the country's efforts to eradicate polio, with over 200 polio
Poliomyelitis
Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, officially launched the third National Polio Campaign of 2023 at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). The nationwide campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 45.4 million children under the age of five, building on the momentum of synchronized polio campaigns with Afghanistan. Minister
Police officers
The Balochistan government has condemned a recent attack on a polio vaccination team in Nushki, Balochistan, where a police officer providing security to the team was martyred. The incident highlights the challenges faced by health workers and law enforcement personnel in the region as they carry out their duties to
Disease eradication
University students at the University of Karachi recently gathered for a seminar on polio eradication, vaccination, and the crucial role of routine immunization. The event, organized by the Department of International Relations in collaboration with Unicef, brought together experts from the polio program, academia, and public health to educate students
Immunization
A massive polio immunization campaign has been launched by the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to target over 1,116,677 children across the territory. The four-day campaign, which commenced on May 4 and will run through May 10, aims to ensure that no eligible child in the FCT
Disinformation
In a concerted effort to dispel misinformation on the safety of the polio vaccine in parts of Nigeria, the Emir of Dutse, Hamim Nuhu-Sanusi, led a delegation to a polio vaccine-noncompliant community to administer the first dose of the vaccine to children under five. The Emir emphasized that the polio
Poliomyelitis
The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 11 million children under five years old. The campaign aims to reach all 34 provinces of the country, with health teams conducting door-to-door vaccinations to ensure no child is left behind. The initiative emphasizes
Poliomyelitis
Health officials in Garissa County have declared a huge success the five-day polio campaign that concluded on April 16th, with over 350,000 children under five vaccinated, exceeding the initial target of 317,000. County health promotion coordinator Salan Gudle praised the media, religious leaders, community elders, and chiefs for
Elementary school students
The Rawalpindi district is gearing up for its upcoming polio vaccination campaign, with Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema leading the efforts to finalize arrangements. The health authorities have presented vaccination achievements from previous campaigns, boasting a total of 247,683 children vaccinated outside their homes. The ambitious plan aims to
Disease eradication
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been briefed that not a single case of polio has been reported in Pakistan since February 10, marking a significant milestone in the country's fight against the disease. The prime minister has directed authorities to ensure awareness and community mobilisation for an upcoming
Poliomyelitis
As Rotary International commemorates World Polio Day, its leaders and public health experts reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating the disease worldwide, despite ongoing challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Rotary President Stephanie A. Urchick emphasized that eradication is still an attainable goal, citing significant progress made since the formation of the
Poliomyelitis
Deputy Commissioner Saleemullah Odho has made a significant push to combat polio in Tando Allahyar by urging health department officials to mobilize resources for the upcoming anti-polio campaign. The Deputy Commissioner's visit to the Civil Hospital Tando Allahyar emphasized the importance of vaccinating every child under the age
