MR, polio drive concludes
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ISLAMABAD: A nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) campaign concluded on Monday after vaccinating 33 million children and achieving 95pc of its target, as authorities prepare for the final polio vaccination drive of this year, scheduled from Dec 15 to 21.
The campaign covered Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad.
Officials described the drive as one of the most successful immunisation efforts in recent years. Under FDI leadership, provinces maintained coverage above 95pc by accessing remote and high-risk communities.
Published in Dawn, December 2nd, 2025
Ikram Junaidi is a staff correspondent for Dawn with over 25 years of experience. He covers national politics, particularly opposition parties, as well as public health issues with a specific focus on polio eradication.
