Karachi launches a Special Polio Vaccination Campaign from 6–12 July: Sindh EOC

Karachi launches a Special Polio Vaccination Campaign from 6–12 July: Sindh EOC
Parents are urged to welcome vaccination teams and ensure every child under five receives polio drops: Sindh EOC
Karachi has recorded its strongest environmental surveillance results since August 2023: Sindh EOC
11 of Karachi’s 12 environmental surveillance sites are now negative for poliovirus: Sindh EOC
Across Sindh, 28 of 29 environmental surveillance sites are now negative for poliovirus: Sindh EOC
Only one environmental surveillance site in District East continues to test positive: Sindh EOC
Recent progress shows vaccination is working, but the virus has not yet been eliminated: Sindh EOC
High vaccination coverage remains essential to interrupt poliovirus transmission: Sindh EOC
Karachi’s large mobile population means every vaccination campaign remains critical: Sindh EOC
Every child under five should receive polio drops during every campaign, even if vaccinated before: Sindh EOC
Repeated doses strengthen immunity and help stop the spread of poliovirus: Sindh EOC
The oral polio vaccine is safe, effective and recommended by health experts worldwide: Sindh EOC
The Pakistan Pediatric Association (Sindh) supports the campaign and urges parents to vaccinate every eligible child.
Parents are encouraged to rely on verified information and avoid misinformation about the polio vaccine: Sindh EOC
Sindh EOC thanks frontline workers, healthcare providers, community leaders and partners for their continued commitment to protecting every child.