{"id":67287,"date":"2026-05-02T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.jeeveypakistan.com\/?p=67287"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:52:41","slug":"mayor-murtaza-wahab-gets-polio-dose-calls-on-karachi-parents-to-vaccinate-children-ahead-of-may-12-booster-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.jeeveypakistan.com\/?p=67287","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Murtaza Wahab Gets Polio Dose, Calls on Karachi Parents to Vaccinate Children Ahead of May 12 Booster Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Karachi, May 02, 2026 \u2014 In a strong show of support for the polio eradication campaign, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab received the polio vaccine today and urged all parents to ensure their children are protected.\u201cPolio vaccines are safe and the only way to save our children from lifelong disability,\u201d Mayor Wahab said, addressing parents across the city. His message comes as the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative – Sindh prepares for a special booster campaign.The campaign will begin on May 12, 2026, and will cover 89 Union Councils of Karachi. Health teams will go door-to-door to administer polio drops to every child under five,\"\" aiming to close immunity gaps and stop virus transmission.Officials from the Sindh EOC said community leaders, elected representatives, and frontline workers are joining hands to build trust and counter misinformation. Parents have been requested to cooperate with polio teams and ensure no child is missed during the drive.The initiative is part of Pakistan\u2019s renewed push to achieve zero polio cases and protect future generations from the crippling disease.#EndPolio #PolioFreePakistan #Karachi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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