Pakistan Makes Major Strides Toward Polio Eradication in 2025
Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its fight against polio, with reported cases dropping from 74 in 2024 to just 30 in 2025, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). Authorities say no new cases have been reported since September, signaling a major breakthrough in the national eradication campaign.
Balochistan and Punjab have remained polio-free for nearly a year, reflecting stronger immunisation coverage and improved disease surveillance. Throughout 2025, six high-quality nationwide anti-polio campaigns reached children in high-risk and hard-to-access areas, with the latest drive vaccinating over 98 percent of targeted children.
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The number of children missed during vaccination dropped by 18 percent compared to previous campaigns, highlighting better planning, monitoring, and community engagement. NEOC officials credited these gains to strong government leadership, coordinated efforts by health workers and security agencies, and active support from local communities, religious leaders, and media to build public trust.
With cases at a record low, Pakistan is now intensifying efforts to achieve complete polio eradication by 2026, moving closer to a historic public health milestone.
