ISLAMABAD: Polio vaccination campaign continues on the sixth day, over 96% of children immunized.
According to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), the sixth day of the ongoing national polio vaccination campaign across Pakistan has successfully immunized over 96% of children nationwide.
The campaign aims to take more effective measures to eradicate polio completely.
The performance of polio vaccination across various provinces demonstrates a generally high coverage rate, reflecting robust immunization efforts.
Punjab has achieved a 96% vaccination rate, while Sindh closely follows with 94%. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands out with the highest coverage at 97%, and Balochistan matches Punjab with a 96% rate. Azad Jammu and Kashmir leads with an impressive 98%, and Islamabad also maintains a strong performance at 97%.
Notably, Gilgit-Baltistan reports a vaccination rate of 101%, which is attributed to local arrangements that possibly enhance coverage beyond the standard target.
Overall, these figures indicate successful immunization campaigns across the regions, contributing to the overarching goal of eradicating poliovirus.
