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Polio Cases Drop in Pakistan 2025 Despite 800,000 Children Missed
Decline In Polio Cases In Pakistan During 2025 Even As 800,000 Children Missed In Year’s Last Campaign
Polio cases in Pakistan have declined during 2025, health authorities reported, despite around 800,000 children missing out on vaccination during the final nationwide immunisation campaign of the year. Officials attributed the overall reduction in cases to improved surveillance, targeted vaccination drives, and stronger coordination among health teams. However, they expressed concern over children missed due to access issues, refusals, and population movement. Authorities stressed that closing these gaps remains critical to completely eradicating polio and reaffirmed commitment to reaching every child through enhanced community engagement and follow-up campaigns.