Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 4:23 PM

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government launched a large-scale polio immunisation campaign targeting 5.7 million children. The drive aims to combat rising polio cases, especially in southern districts. Despite security threats and misinformation, 27,000 vaccination teams will visit homes across KP. To protect them, 40,000 security personnel will be deployed in high-risk areas.

Polio remains endemic only in Pakistan and Afghanistan. In 2024, KP reported 15 cases, mostly from its southern region. The campaign will run in two phases starting September 1 and September 15. It covers major districts including Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, and Bajaur. Health officials stressed a strategic and organised ap...