WHO supports polio campaign targeting 24 million children

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Government of Pakistan and its partners in the ongoing nationwide polio vaccination campaign, targeting nearly 24 million children across 97 districts.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Government of Pakistan and its partners in the ongoing nationwide polio vaccination campaign, targeting nearly 24 million children across 97 districts.

WHO supports polio campaign targeting 24 million children

WHO teams are working on the ground alongside government health authorities and partner organisations to strengthen vaccination efforts and protect children against the crippling disease.

WHO supports polio campaign targeting 24 million children

The campaign aims to ensure that every child under five receives polio vaccine, helping prevent the spread of poliovirus and protect communities from lifelong disability.

WHO supports polio campaign targeting 24 million children

WHO emphasized that continued collaboration among government institutions, health workers and development partners was essential to achieving the goal of a polio-free Pakistan.

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