Over 2.25 Million Children Administered Polio Drops
Published: September 27, 2026 | Time: 01:20 PM
LAHORE (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Sep, 2026) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, Muhammad Ali Ejaz, chaired a meeting on Sunday to review the progress of the ongoing anti-polio campaign in the city. He directed teams to ensure the vaccination of every child under five years of age.
The meeting was attended by ADC Abdullah Khan, CEO Health, assistant commissioners, and international observers. The CEO Health provided a detailed update on the sixth day's coverage of the campaign.
Here are the key points:
- Out of a target of 2,285,477 children, 2,252,978 had been administered polio drops.
- 1,577,316 households had been covered during the campaign.
- Of 166,284 children unavailable on the first catch-up day, 69,142 were vaccinated.
- The DC instructed the formation of special teams to reach the remaining 97,142 children.
- He emphasized ensuring vaccination for every child under five years old, with a particular focus on newborn children and those from families previously uncooperative.
"Every child must be administered polio drops to ensure the campaign’s success," said DC Muhammad Ali Ejaz.