Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating polio from Pakistan, calling for collective action from all segments of society. Speaking to reporters in Karachi on Sunday, the minister announced that the next nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign will begin on April 21.
"Vaccination is the only remedy to get rid of this polio disease," Kamal said, urging parents across the country to ensure their children receive the vaccine, Express News reported.
He emphasised the importance of cooperation from all stakeholders, including communities, healthcare workers, and civil society, to achieve a polio-free Pakistan. "Every stakeholder has a role to play in eradicating polio," he added.
Pakistan remains one of the few countries in the world where polio is still endemic, despite significant progress in recent years. The government continues to run targeted immunisation drives to protect children, especially in high-risk areas.
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