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About 1 Million Children Missed; 53,000 Refusals Reported in Polio Campaign
Around a million children missed during year’s first nationwide polio campaign; 53,000 refusals reported
Around one million children were missed during the year’s first nationwide polio vaccination campaign, while approximately 53,000 refusals were recorded, officials confirmed. Health authorities said operational challenges, security concerns, and vaccine hesitancy contributed to the shortfall.
Analysts noted that the missed children and refusals highlight persistent hurdles in Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate polio, despite repeated nationwide drives and awareness campaigns.
Public health experts and child welfare advocates have stressed the need for improved community engagement and stronger monitoring mechanisms to ensure higher coverage in future campaigns.