Thousands of Children Miss Out on Polio Vaccination in Karachi
Health authorities have reported that thousands of children in Karachi have missed their scheduled polio vaccinations, raising concerns about the risk of disease spread in the city. Officials attribute the low coverage to logistical challenges, lack of awareness, and parental hesitancy in some communities.
According to the National Emergency Operations Center for Polio, the majority of unvaccinated children are under the age of five, the age group most vulnerable to the virus. Mobile vaccination teams have been deployed to high-risk neighborhoods to administer doses and raise awareness among parents about the importance of immunization.
Health experts warned that missed vaccinations could undermine Pakistan’s ongoing polio eradication efforts. They stressed that maintaining high immunization coverage is crucial to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable children from lifelong disability caused by the virus.
Authorities have urged parents to cooperate with health teams and ensure that their children receive complete polio vaccination. Educational campaigns, community outreach, and door-to-door visits are being intensified to reach every eligible child in the city.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF continue to support vaccination drives in Karachi, providing vaccines, technical assistance, and public awareness initiatives to curb polio transmission.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
کراچی میں ہزاروں بچے مقررہ پولیو ویکسین نہیں لگوا سکے ہیں۔ حکام نے والدین سے اپیل کی ہے کہ وہ بچوں کو مکمل ویکسینیشن دلائیں تاکہ پولیو کے پھیلاؤ کو روکا جا سکے۔
