Over 7.7 million children under the age of five will receive polio vaccines and Vitamin A supplements during a major health campaign launching May 26 across 11 districts in South Punjab.
According to the Health and Population Department, the initiative spans 42 tehsils and 933 union councils, with a deployment of 31,370 teams — including 28,837 mobile, 1,524 fixed, and 1,010 transit teams — to ensure thorough coverage.
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Officials confirmed that all logistical and operational preparations have been completed. The campaign aims not only to prevent polio but also to enhance physical and mental development through Vitamin A distribution.
Special Secretary Muhammad Shehbaz Hussain has directed health officers to monitor operations across each district and urged parents to support vaccination workers to help safeguard their children’s future.
