The Sindh government has announced the launch of a major seven-day anti-polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize nearly nine million children under five years of age across 25 districts. The initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to eradicating polio, especially as the province faces significant challenges from recent floods.
To ensure the campaign’s success, around 70,000 frontline health workers will participate, aided by the deployment of 21,000 security personnel to provide safe and efficient coverage. Special arrangements have been made to reach children in flood-affected and remote areas, ensuring that no child is left unprotected.
Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah and Provincial Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho emphasized the importance of vaccinating every child, highlighting schools and rural communities as top priorities. A robust system for monitoring will be implemented to maintain high standards and maximize the campaign’s effectiveness.
International partners such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, Rotary International, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have praised Sindh’s unwavering efforts and pledged their full support to eliminate polio from the province. The combined efforts aim to protect children against the crippling virus and secure a healthier future for the upcoming generations.
