Polio Vaccination Campaign in Karachi to Commence Today
KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Sep, 2026) A week-long anti-polio campaign will begin across Karachi on Monday, September 21, with health authorities aiming to vaccinate around 2.5 million children under the age of five.
Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, stated that all preparations for the campaign, which will run until September 27, have been finalized. He instructed Deputy Commissioners to strive for a 100% vaccination coverage in their respective districts.
According to a press release from the Commissioner's Office, Polio Task Force Coordinator Saud Yaqub informed the commissioner that all arrangements had been made in collaboration with the Emergency Operations Centre, health officials, vaccination teams, and local community representatives.
Deputy Commissioners have ensured final preparations in their districts, while contacts with local communities have been established to ensure their cooperation. The commissioner directed them to remain actively involved and provide support to international partners.
The meeting highlighted that training sessions for polio workers had been conducted, and doctor-led briefings and jirga (local council) sessions were organized to enhance community engagement. Vaccination teams will commence field work between 8 am and 9 am daily, focusing on areas with historically low coverage from the campaign's first day.
Key Points:
- Campaign Duration: September 21 - 27
- Target Audience: Children under five years old (approximately 2.5 million)
- Coverage Goal: 100% vaccination in all districts
- Preparations: Training sessions, jirga meetings, and coordination with international partners
- Field Work Schedule: Morning hours daily