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Sindh launches renewed polio booster dose campaign
Key takeaways
- Alongside Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops, eligible children will receive an additional polio booster dose to strengthen protection against the virus.
- Health authorities say Karachi remains a major concern because of its dense population, high levels of migration and repeated environmental detection of poliovirus, despite broader national progress toward elimination.
- Speaking during outreach activities linked to the campaign, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the city’s size and mobility made it one of the most difficult urban environments for public health delivery.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Government of Sindh has launched a renewed polio booster dose campaign across 89 high-risk Union Councils, aiming to reach nearly 1.8 million children up to 10 years of age between May 12 and 24.
Alongside Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops, eligible children will receive an additional polio booster dose to strengthen protection against the virus.
Health authorities say Karachi remains a major concern because of its dense population, high levels of migration and repeated environmental detection of poliovirus, despite broader national progress toward elimination.
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