Province-wide anti-polio campaign kicks off in Sindh

Tamseela Akhtar

Jun 3, 2024

KARACHI, June 03: A critical anti-polio campaign begins today across Sindh province, including Karachi. The drive aims to vaccinate over 540,000 children under the age of five between June 3rd and 9th.
More than 35,000 health workers will be administering the polio vaccine, with over 4,000 security personnel ensuring their safety.
This campaign coincides with similar efforts in Punjab, where Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Mianwali, and Okara are also launching anti-polio drives. Health officials warn that summer heat creates ideal conditions for the polio virus to spread, making this vaccination campaign crucial.
Everyone in Sindh is urged to cooperate with health workers and ensure that all children under five receive the life-saving polio drops.

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