🚨 Massive Polio Drive to Begin in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from April 21
Peshawar – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced a 5-day polio eradication campaign starting April 21, 2025, with the goal of vaccinating over 6 million children across the province.
The campaign will focus on children under the age of five, as polio remains a crippling disease with no cure, requiring multiple doses of the vaccine to build strong immunity.
📋 Campaign Details:
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📅 Dates: April 21–25, 2025
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🎯 Target: 6 million+ children
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🧒 Peshawar alone: 800,000+ children
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👥 Teams Involved: Over 30,000 vaccination teams
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🚓 Security Personnel: 50,000 police officers for protection
🌍 Polio in Pakistan – 2025 Snapshot
Pakistan has reported 6 polio cases so far in 2025. Authorities have planned three major campaigns in the first half of the year, with rounds scheduled for April and May to curb the virus’ spread.
🧬 Why This Campaign Matters
Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects children under 5. It can lead to permanent paralysis or even death. Since there’s no treatment, prevention through vaccination is the only way to protect communities.
“The polio vaccine is safe and effective, and it’s critical that all children complete the full immunization schedule,” said a health department official.
💡 Public Awareness Message
Parents are encouraged to cooperate with health workers and ensure that every child in their household receives the polio drops during the campaign.
