Pakistan has completed its latest national anti-polio campaign across 112 selected districts.

The week-long campaign was held from September 21 to September 27. Health teams worked across the country to protect children from polio.

The campaign was deferred in three districts of Punjab. These included Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur.

A large workforce participated in the important vaccination drive. Around 273,000 male and female workers performed their duties during the campaign.

Health workers visited communities to provide polio drops to eligible children. The campaign focused on children under five years of age.

The September anti-polio campaign was conducted simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both countries continued efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) thanked workers for their efforts during the campaign. It also appreciated parents and communities for supporting the vaccination drive.

The NEOC also acknowledged the role of local administrations and health departments. Law enforcement agencies were also praised for their cooperation.

Officials stressed that continued public support remains important for polio prevention. Parents were encouraged to ensure their children receive polio drops during every campaign.

The NEOC reminded citizens that polio has no known cure. However, the disease can be prevented through vaccination.

Parents were urged to make sure their children are vaccinated during each anti-polio campaign. Health teams will continue visiting communities during future vaccination drives.

The campaign also highlighted the importance of routine immunization. Parents were advised to complete their children’s routine vaccines on schedule.

Routine immunization protects children against several other serious diseases. Timely vaccination can help strengthen protection during early childhood.

Officials emphasized that missing vaccination opportunities can leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases. Parents were therefore encouraged to cooperate with health workers.

The successful completion of the campaign involved thousands of workers across the selected districts. Their efforts helped provide vaccination services to children in different communities.

The NEOC’s message also focused on continued awareness among parents. Families were encouraged to understand the importance of keeping children protected.

The anti-polio campaign remains part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to eliminate polio. Repeated vaccination is considered essential for protecting children from the virus.

Authorities continue to depend on health workers, parents and communities during these campaigns. Their cooperation is important for reaching children who need vaccination.

The latest campaign also reinforced the importance of routine immunization. Parents should ensure their children are vaccinated according to the recommended schedule.

Health authorities have urged families to cooperate with vaccination teams. They have also encouraged citizens to support future anti-polio campaigns.

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