Polio Updates and Media Releases

24 Feb 2022

The first nationwide Polio Campaign launches, aims to reach more than 43 million children

22 Feb 2022

UNICEF new Executive Director Catherine Russell visits National Emergency Operations Center, reaffirms UNICEF’s support for Polio eradication

18 Feb 2022

Bill Gates visits National Emergency Operations Center, discusses Polio Eradication efforts in Pakistan

02 Feb 2022

More than 22.4 million children received polio vaccines in 70 districts across Pakistan during SNIDs

24 Dec 2021

The fourth nationwide immunisation campaign reached 43.5 million children with lifesaving vaccines

13 Dec 2021

Japan announces new US$ 4.35 million grant to support Polio Programme in Pakistan

08 Dec 2021

The fourth national immunisation campaign kicks off to reach more than 40 million children across Pakistan

02 Dec 2021

Polio Oversight Board Concludes Successful Mission to Pakistan

06 Nov 2021

Statement by Dr. Shahzad Baig, National Coordinator of the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme