PM Launches 2025 Anti-Polio Campaign, Vows to Eradicate Disease

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched Pakistan’s first nationwide anti-polio campaign for 2025, running from February 3 to 9. During the launch, he administered polio drops to children under five and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate millions of children, especially in remote areas, to protect their health and future. The Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges posed by 77 polio cases reported last year and emphasized the need for dedicated teamwork and international support to eliminate the disease. He also expressed hope that, with global coordination, polio would be eradicated in neighboring Afghanistan. International partners, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Saudi Arabia, were commended for their ongoing efforts in supporting Pakistan’s polio eradication initiatives.