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Polio in Pakistan

What is Polio?

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which mainly affects young children....

Our Mission:

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries left in the world where the poliovirus continues to threaten the health and well-being of children.....

What We Do:

Throughout the year, the programme implements high-quality vaccination campaigns that aim to reach all children under the age of five across Pakistan....

Polio vaccination in Pakistan

Since 1994, the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has been fighting to end the crippling poliovirus from the country. The initiative is driven by up to 339,521 trained and dedicated polio workers,

Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme