Pakistan to vaccinate over 45 million children against polio
Pakistan says it will vaccinate more than 45 million children during its second nationwide polio eradication campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from April 13 to April 19.
The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said on Monday that the week-long drive will be conducted across the country, with health teams administering oral polio vaccine drops to children under five.
In addition to polio vaccination, the children will also receive supplementary doses of vitamin A to boost immunity and support overall health, the EOC said.
It said that over 413,000 polio workers will take part in the campaign, carrying out door-to-door vaccination and related activities nationwide.
Health authorities described polio eradication as a shared national responsibility and urged parents to fully cooperate with vaccination teams to ensure that all eligible children receive the vaccine.
They emphasised that the timely administration of polio drops is essential to protect children from lifelong disability and to secure a polio-free future for the country.
(Xinhua/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
APC, Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party youths inaugurate joint tree-planting campaign
The initiative is part of the second round of the “Plant African Fraternity” aimed at deepening pan-African youth solidarity and promoting environmental sustainability.
States
Three killed, 20 injured in Osun road crash: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says three people lost their lives, while 20 others were injured in an accident in Tonkere, Osun State.
Heading 2
EPL: Aston Villa extend goalless run after 0-0 draw with Hull City
Villa missed goal-scoring opportunities in the opening minutes of the game, with chances from Nicolas Jackson, Ross Barkley and George Hemmings.
Heading 5
Rights activists, labour leaders seek security, living wage reforms
Rights activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations called for urgent reforms to address insecurity and economic hardship.
Heading 3
FG rebranding livestock sector to attract youths: Maiha
“Now, the agriculture sector is beckoning the youths. We are rebranding the sector,” the minister said.
States
Gov Makinde cautions traditional rulers against partisan politics
Mr Makinde advised traditional rulers to steer clear of politics and embrace all political actors without bias.
