Pak Fights Polio

Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq, Prime Minister's Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Mr. Muhammad Anwar ul Haq, National Coordinator, NEOC, and Mr. Inam Ul Haq, Provincial Coordinator, PEOC Balochistan, met with Mr. Shakeel Qadir Khan, Chief Secretary of Balochistan, to discuss the response to ongoing poliovirus isolations in Chaman and Dera Bugti, review the overall polio situation in the province, assess the progress of the ongoing booster dose vaccination campaign and also the coverage of essential immunization. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination, addressing operational challenges, and ensuring high-quality vaccination efforts reach every eligible child, particularly in areas at highest risk of poliovirus transmission. As the booster dose campaign continues, programme leadership remains actively engaged in the field, working closely with provincial and district authorities to interrupt virus transmission, protect every child, and accelerate progress towards a polio-free Balochistan and a polio-free Pakistan. #EndPolio #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Polio Oversight Board (POB) delegation was welcomed to Pakistan this week by the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), led by Prime Minister's Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq. During the mission, the delegation participated in a series of high-level engagements, including a meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, alongside discussions with other senior government leaders. Members also met with female frontline workers, hearing firsthand about the commitment and dedication driving Pakistan's progress towards a polio-free future. Recognising Pakistan's remarkable 99.8% reduction in polio cases since the early 1990s, the delegation reaffirmed its support as the country enters the final phase in its journey to end polio for good. #EndPolio #PolioFreePakistan #POB #VaccinesWork

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Polio Oversight Board (POB) delegation was welcomed to Pakistan this week by the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), led by Prime Minister's Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq. During the mission, the delegation participated in a series of high-level engagements, including a meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, alongside discussions with other senior government leaders. Members also met with female frontline workers, hearing firsthand about the commitment and dedication driving Pakistan's progress towards a polio-free future. Recognising Pakistan's remarkable 99.8% reduction in polio cases since the early 1990s, the delegation reaffirmed its support as the country enters the final phase in its journey to end polio for good. #EndPolio #PolioFreePakistan #POB #VaccinesWork

The Technical Advisory Group’s latest review of polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan highlighted important progress in reducing the geographical spread of the virus, while underscoring the critical work that remains to stop transmission. Experts acknowledged the commitment of governments, frontline workers, partners and communities, but stressed that the coming months will be decisive. With the high season for transmission underway, sustained programme intensity, strong accountability and high-quality implementation will be essential to interrupt transmission and secure lasting success. Read more: polioeradication.org/.../technical-… #EndPolio

Reaching every child in South KP is critical to achieving a polio-free Pakistan. 🙌 A four-day South KP Review and Planning Workshop (June 9–12, 2026) is being held in Islamabad under the leadership of Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq, Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication, alongside Muhammad Anwarul Haq, National Coordinator NEOC, Shafiullah Khan, Provincial Coordinator KP and Technical programme leadership. The workshop has brought together key stakeholders to review progress, challenges, and strategic priorities for polio eradication efforts across the region. Discussions are focused on the epidemiological situation, campaign quality, surveillance performance, access-related challenges, and communication interventions in high-risk and access-constrained areas. The workshop is aimed at developing division, district, and UC-specific action plans for July–December 2026, with clear priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and accountability measures. The session reaffirms the collective commitment to reaching every child and strengthening coordinated efforts toward a polio-free Pakistan. #PolioFreePakistan #EndPolioNow

We extend our sincere gratitude to our donors and partners for their continued support and commitment. We are closer than ever to a #poliofree Pakistan. @UNICEF_Pakistan @UNICEFpolio

During the ongoing Sub-national Polio Campaign, H.E. Timothy Kane, Australian High Commissioner, along with representatives from UNICEF and WHO visited a Team Support Center in Islamabad to observe vaccination activities, including team deployment, coordination, door-to-door outreach efforts and vaccinated children. The visit highlighted the scale of Pakistan’s ongoing polio eradication efforts and acknowledged the dedication of frontline workers who continue working to ensure every child is reached with life-saving polio vaccines. Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Initiative remains committed to protecting children through strong coordination, community engagement, and frontline action toward a polio-free future. #EndPolio #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

Pakistan remains committed to ending polio. We welcome the renewed commitment from global leaders, partners, and donors at #WHA79 to sustain investments, strengthen political leadership, and reach every child with lifesaving vaccines. @unicefchief @UNICEFpolio @UNICEF_Pakistan

Dr. Altaf Bosan, Technical Focal Person, National EOC Islamabad and Technical Focal Person, EOC Sindh, visited District Jacobabad to monitor the ongoing polio campaign and review field activities in the draining area of UC JCD-3. During the visit, he observed vaccination and catch-up activities, assessed campaign quality and SMC coverage. He also met with Deputy Commissioner Jacobabad, Mr. Shahzad Sahi, and briefed him on key field observations, campaign progress, operational challenges, and areas requiring focused attention to further strengthen campaign quality and supervision. The visit recognized the dedication of frontline workers and reaffirmed the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards achieving a polio-free Pakistan. #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan

Dr. Altaf Bosan, Technical Focal Person NEOC and TFP Sindh, along with the DHO Sukkur and DEOC team, visited and monitored ongoing polio campaign activities in Sukkur, the environmental surveillance site at Miani Sukkur, and Jacobabad during this sub-national polio campaign. During the visits, he attended morning briefings, reviewed field operations, environmental surveillance, catch-up activities, and SMC coverage, while emphasizing quality implementation, timely vaccination of missed children, and effective community engagement. Dr. Bosan appreciated the dedication and hard work of frontline workers vaccinating children despite extreme weather conditions, reaffirming the shared commitment toward a polio-free Pakistan. #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

Mr. Muhammad Anwaar ul Haq, National Coordinator for Polio Eradication, visited District Dir Lower on 20 May and held meetings with the Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner, followed by a District Evening Review Meeting with the polio team. The review focused on the first three days of the May 2026 SNID campaign, covering key operational and performance indicators including campaign coverage, missed children, refusals, IPV utilization, routine immunization standards, quality assurance findings, and operational challenges. Discussions centered on addressing gaps, strengthening corrective actions, and enhancing campaign quality to ensure every eligible child is reached and protected from polio. #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime

Dr. Altaf Bosan, Technical Focal Person from NEOC, attended the District Evening Review Meeting (ERM) for Day 3 of the May 2026 Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sukkur, Mr. Nadir Shahzad Khan. The meeting brought together district administration, health authorities, law enforcement representatives, partner organizations, and field teams to review campaign progress and operational performance. Discussions focused on overall campaign implementation, coverage of missed children, key operational challenges, and strategies to strengthen supervision, monitoring, and catch-up activities in low-performing areas. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing campaign quality and ensuring every eligible child is reached with the polio vaccine. #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork

On the first day of the campaign aiming to vaccinate nearly 19 million children under five with the effective oral polio vaccine, representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with UNICEF Pakistan Representative Ms. Pernille Ironside and Area Coordinator WHO, Dr. Shumaila Rasool, visited the campaign activities at G-9 Medical Center, Islamabad. The visit provided an opportunity to observe how vaccination teams work every day to safely deliver polio vaccines and help protect children from lifelong paralysis, while also engaging directly with health workers supporting the campaign, reviewing campaign plans, and interacting with children and caregivers. Polio vaccines remain the most critical tool to stop poliovirus transmission and move the world closer to a future free from polio thus JICA’s continued support to Pakistan’s polio eradication program, remains critical in strengthening vaccination efforts and helping ensure every child is protected from lifelong paralysis. #UNICEFTHXJAPAN @UNICEFinJapan @MofaJapan_en @ODA_mofa_japan @JapaninPak

سندھ میں پولیو مہم، 20 اضلاع میں بچوں کی بڑی تعداد کو قطرے پلائے گئے nawaiwaqt.com.pk/20-May-2026/19… #Sindh #Anti #Polio @SindhGovt1 @sindhinfodepart @SindhCMHouse @PakFightsPolio

Dr. Altaf Bosan, Technical Focal Person from the National Emergency Operations Centre ,visited Sukkur to review the ongoing polio vaccination campaign through field monitoring, meetings with frontline teams and supervisors, and participation in the District Evening Review Meeting chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Sukkur. During a separate meeting with the Commissioner Sukkur, emphasis was placed on strengthening Essential Immunization outreach activities, close monitoring, and sustained follow-up to improve community coverage and ensure every child is protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

Every marked finger means a child is safer from permanent paralysis caused by polio! We are deeply grateful for the support of our committed donors and partners. @RotaryPakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @WHOPakistan @gavi @CDCgov @KSRelief_EN @MofaJapan_en @jica_direct_en @BMZBund @mbz_foundation @gatesfoundation Together, we are closer than ever to a #poliofree Pakistan.🙌 #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #EndPolioNow #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq, Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, met with Chris Elias, President of Global Development, Gates Foundation, and thanked the Gates Foundation for its continued support to Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts and commitment to improving the health and lives of Pakistani citizens. She reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ending polio through sustained government ownership, strengthened operations, and a close partnership with global allies. #EndPolio #2DropsEveryChildEveryTime #PolioFreePakistan #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll