ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio Eradication has announced that the nationwide anti-polio campaign will be conducted from October 13 to 19, 2025, aiming to protect millions of children from the crippling poliovirus.
According to NEOC, over 45 million children under the age of five will be administered oral polio vaccine (OPV) drops during the week-long campaign. In addition, Vitamin A supplements will also be given to enhance children’s immunity against various diseases.
More than 400,000 trained polio workers will take part in the campaign, going door-to-door to ensure that every eligible child receives the life-saving drops.
Province-Wise Coverage
- Punjab: Over 23 million children will be vaccinated.
- Sindh: Over 10.6 million children will be covered.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Over 7.2 million children will receive the drops.
- Balochistan: Over 2.6 million children will be targeted.
- Islamabad: Around 460,000 children will be vaccinated.
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir: Around 760,000 children will be covered.
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Over 280,000 children will receive the vaccine.
The NEOC has urged parents and caregivers to ensure their children receive the polio drops during the national campaign. “Every child under five must be protected from polio,” the statement emphasized, adding that completing the routine immunization schedule is equally vital to safeguard children against other preventable diseases.
Pakistan remains one of the few countries where poliovirus transmission persists, making these nationwide efforts crucial to achieving a polio-free Pakistan.
