Quetta: Health authorities in Balochistan have launched a new polio vaccination campaign after three new cases were reported in the province. The initiative aims to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease and protect vulnerable children in affected districts.
The campaign focuses on door-to-door vaccination drives, targeting children under the age of five, while raising awareness among parents about the importance of timely immunization. Health officials emphasized that early vaccination is critical to preventing paralysis and other severe complications associated with polio.
Authorities are coordinating with local community leaders and healthcare workers to ensure maximum coverage, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Security arrangements have also been reinforced to allow vaccination teams to operate safely.
Officials urged parents to cooperate fully with health workers and ensure that all eligible children receive the polio vaccine. The campaign underscores Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding public health.
