Around a million children missed during year’s first nationwide polio campaign; 53,000 refusals reported

Around a million children missed during year’s first nationwide polio campaign; 53,000 refusals reported

Around a million children were missed and 53,000 refusals were reported during the year’s first nationwide polio campaign. The largest share of refusals, i.e. 58 per cent, was reported from Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi. The campaign concluded on February 5 in most cities, while the campaign ran till February 8 in Sindh. During the campaign, polio drops were administered to more than 44.3 million children, marking a significant milestone in P…