US EditionFirst Lady Aseefa urges cooperation for nationwide polio campaign
More than 400,000 health workers will go door to door as officials seek to close remaining immunity gaps and curb cross-border transmission.
- On Monday, April 13, 2026, Pakistan launched its second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children under five with polio drops and Vitamin A supplements.
- First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari described the campaign as a "critical juncture" in Pakistan's fight against the virus, noting that years of sustained effort have brought the country closer to eradication than ever before.
- More than 200,000 frontline health workers will conduct door-to-door visits through April 19, supported by over 900 police personnel ensuring safety across urban and remote communities.
- EPI Coordinator Balochistan Dr. Aftab Kakar explained that refrigerated vans transport nearly 3.1 million doses across the province, ensuring every drop remains effective through difficult terrain.
- Coordinated efforts with Afghanistan aim to interrupt cross-border transmission, reflecting a shared commitment to close remaining immunity gaps as Pakistan pushes through the final stretch of eradication.
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First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation for nationwide polio campaign
First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign, scheduled to begin on April 13, and ensure that every child was protected from the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces and regions as part of the ongoing national effort to eradicate polio. In a stateme…
First lady urges public cooperation as nationwide anti-polio campaign begins April 13
ISLAMABAD: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has urged public cooperation as the nationwide anti-polio campaign is set to begin from April 13. The week-long campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces and regions as part of the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio. In a statement released on Sunday, Aseefa called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming natio…
Bilawal urges public support
ISLAMABAD, 13 APR (DNA) — Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the launch of the anti-polio campaign in Pakistan a significant step towards ensuring a healthier future for the nation. In his statement issued by the party secretariat, Bilawal Bhutto said that the ongoing anti-polio drive represents a collective fight against a serious threat to the country’s future. He emphasized that polio, often spread du…
Bilawal urges public support for nationwide anti-polio campaign
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the launch of the anti-polio campaign in Pakistan a significant step towards ensuring a healthier future for the nation. In his statement issued by the party secretariat, Bilawal Bhutto said that the ongoing anti-polio drive represents a collective fight against a serious threat to the country’s future. He emphasized that polio, often spread due to negligence, can only be…
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