Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Pakistan to vaccinate 45 million children in 2026 anti-polio campaign
Pakistan is planning a big campaign in 2026 to give polio vaccines to over 45 million children under 5 years old.
This campaign will happen from February 2 to February 8 and will involve over 400,000 workers going door-to-door to give the vaccines.
The goal is to stop the spread of polio, which is a very contagious disease that can cause paralysis.
The campaign is also happening at the same time in Afghanistan to make sure the virus doesn't spread across borders.
Parents are being asked to help by making sure their children get the vaccine to keep them safe from this serious disease.
Pakistan will vaccinate over 45 million children under 5 in its first 2026 anti-polio campaign from February 2 to February 8.
The campaign will be conducted nationwide with over 400,000 workers administering oral polio vaccines door-to-door.
The effort is coordinated with Afghanistan to interrupt poliovirus transmission across borders.
Polio is a highly infectious disease that can cause paralysis and is mainly spread through contaminated water or food.
Authorities emphasize the importance of routine childhood immunization alongside polio vaccination to protect children from lifelong disability.
- Who
- Pakistan's health authorities and over 400,000 workers
- What
- A nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 45 million children
- When
- February 2 to February 8, 2026
- Where
- Across Pakistan and in coordination with Afghanistan
- Why
- To eradicate polio and protect children from lifelong disability
- Campaign Duration
- February 2 to February 8, 2026
- Target Age Group
- Children under 5 years old
- Number of Workers
- Over 400,000
- Vaccine Type
- Oral polio vaccine
- Disease Impact
- Can cause paralysis and death