Over 454,000 Children Vaccinated On First Day Of Polio Campaign In Lahore
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 22, 2026) | 12:40 PM
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz chaired a meeting on Tuesday to review the initial progress of a seven-day Sub-National polio immunization drive.
According to a spokesperson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Health Dr. Asif Arbab Khan informed the gathering that polio drops were administered to 454,629 children against a target of 483,572, while 297,787 households were covered. He added that efforts resulted in vaccinating 54,716 previously unreachable children by day's end, with catch-up plans in place for the remaining 36,987.
Officials reported resolving 67 out of 70 refusal cases through community engagement, with only three medical refusals handled via standard protocols. International observers praised the micro-planning and dedication of frontline workers.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized maintaining field monitoring, ensuring data accuracy, and achieving complete coverage of all missed children.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services Abdullah Khan, CEO Health Dr Asif Arbab Khan, assistant commissioners, Deputy District Health Officers, and international observers.