Karachi (HRNW) – The Sindh Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has reported that more than 2.3 million children were administered polio prevention drops during Karachi’s special polio vaccination campaign, achieving 94% coverage against household and administrative targets.
According to Sindh EOC, vaccination teams conducted door-to-door visits and provided polio drops to more than 2 million children across Karachi. Through revisit activities, an additional 531,000 children who were missed during initial visits were successfully vaccinated.
Authorities stated that through community awareness campaigns and consultations with families, more than 80,000 refusals were successfully converted into acceptance, helping improve vaccination coverage.
During the campaign, more than 45,000 children received polio drops at transit points, while over 44,000 children were vaccinated at permanent vaccination centres.
Sindh EOC further reported that more than 185,000 children belonging to high-risk and mobile populations were vaccinated as part of targeted efforts to reach vulnerable communities.
Officials stated that Karachi remains a priority city for polio eradication efforts due to its large population, continuous movement of people, and the risk of poliovirus transmission.
Sindh EOC appealed to parents to ensure that every child under the age of five receives polio drops during every vaccination campaign to protect children and support efforts to eliminate the virus.
Pakistan remains among the few countries in the world where wild poliovirus continues to exist, making every polio vaccination campaign crucial for protecting children’s health and achieving eradication.
Human Rights Perspective
Human Rights News Worldwide (HRNW) emphasizes that the right to health, child protection, and equal access to preventive healthcare services are fundamental human rights.
The eradication of preventable diseases such as polio requires cooperation between governments, health institutions, communities, and families. Ensuring access to vaccination services for vulnerable, remote, and mobile populations is essential for protecting children’s rights and improving public health outcomes.
Public awareness, trust in vaccination programs, and transparency in healthcare initiatives are key elements in building a healthier and safer society.
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⚠️ Important Note (Disclaimer)
This report is based on figures and statements issued by the Sindh Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Vaccination coverage data and public health statistics may vary according to official reports and updates. HRNW’s mission is to promote awareness of human rights, children’s rights, the right to health, public awareness, and responsible journalism. This report is not affiliated with, nor previously published on, HRNW (hrnww.com).
