Anti-Polio Campaign Launches in Pakistan October 28

A comprehensive anti-polio campaign is set to begin across Pakistan on October 28, targeting over 27 million children under five years of age. In Karachi, the campaign will last a week with a focus on reaching children who have missed vaccinations, supported by 400 independent monitors. Faisalabad's Deputy Commissioner announced the formation of 4,922 teams to ensure dedicated vaccination efforts, while also instituting double monitoring for accountability. In Punjab, a geotagging initiative will track mobile populations, with special teams stationed at key transit points to enhance coverage. The campaign emphasizes the importance of routine immunization and aims for 100 percent vaccination to eradicate polio effectively. Officials are urged to remain vigilant, especially in border districts, due to the presence of the poliovirus in environmental samples.