ISLAMABAD – Anti-polio campaign of varied duration has begum today across Pakistan from Monday (today), the official sources confirm.
The officials said that during the campaign, 45.4 million children under age of five years would be administered anti-polio vaccine drops. The polio campaign started today will conclude on May 30 [Friday].
Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq inaugurated the campaign in Islamabad.
Speaking on the occasion, she said eradication of polio is our national duty and commitment. She urged the parents to cooperate with the polio team and ensure polio vaccination of their children. The federal health minister also appealed to the people to ensure polio vaccination of their children.
On April 23, 2025, two Levies personnel were martyred after terrorists attacked a polio vaccination team in an area of Mastung, a city in Balochistan province of Pakistan.
Police officials said the attackers fled from the scene after the attack, adding an investigation has also been launched.
Meanwhile, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting a polio vaccination team in Mastung city of Balochistan.
The premier expressed grief over the martyrdom of the Levies personnel guarding the polio vaccination team.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls and strength for the bereaved families to bear the loss.
“The terrorists causing harm to the lives and properties of innocent citizens will be brought to justice. Such incidents cannot weaken the Government of Pakistan’s resolve to completely eradicate polio from the country,” he reiterated.
Urging the people to get their children vaccinated against polio without losing hope, the prime minister resolved that the anti-polio campaign would continue with full force under all circumstances.
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