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Pakistan's Polio Campaign: Aseefa Zardari Urges Full Cooperation
12 Apr
Summary
- Over 45 million children under five will be vaccinated.
- The campaign runs nationwide from April 13 to April 19.
- Polio cases have significantly decreased, with only one reported in 2026.
First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has appealed for public support for Pakistan's impending nationwide anti-polio campaign, scheduled to commence on April 13 and run until April 19. This critical, week-long effort aims to immunize more than 45 million children younger than five years old throughout all provinces and regions.
The campaign represents a crucial final phase in Pakistan's sustained fight to eradicate polio. "Years of sustained effort have brought the country closer to eradication," stated Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, emphasizing that reaching every child is essential. Health workers will visit homes in both urban and remote areas, administering polio drops and Vitamin A supplements to bolster children's immunity.
