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Punjab Emergency Operations Centre for polio eradication has raised concern over gaps in coverage among mobile and migrant populations, instructing district teams to thoroughly fill these gaps. Chairing a review meeting of all 36 districts on Friday, EOC Coordinator Mr. Adeel Tasawur commended the efforts of over 200,000 frontline workers who participated in the recent polio campaign, targeting more than 23 million children across the province. He announced that Punjab achieved an impressive 99% overall coverage, which he described as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the government, the health department, and the dedication of polio workers. Despite the success, Mr. Adeel directed all district administrations to closely examine causes of underperformance in certain union councils during the recently concluded National Immunization Days (NIDs). He emphasized that districts must submit comprehensive reports outlining the reasons behind missed targets. A specia...

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the detection of a variant of the polio virus in four local governments in Kano State. Mr Rahama Mohammed, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano, disclosed this on Thursday during the June Edition of the Media Dialogue on Polio and Routine Immunisation. He said surveillance conducted in 2025 revealed the presence of the virus in Warawa, Bunkure, Kano Municipal, and Nasarawa local governments. 'This is unacceptable and must be halted. Polio remains a highly infectious disease that spreads rapidly and knows no borders,' he said. Mohammed said a single case of polio anywhere poses a threat to children everywhere and called for coordinated efforts to contain the outbreak. He urged governments at all levels, traditional rulers, and the media to intensify awareness campaigns and ensure full vaccination coverage, particularly in high-risk areas. Mohammed reiterated UNICE...