Gwadar Launches National Polio Campaign Targeting 35,000 Children

 Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Nakeebullah Kakar has officially launched the April 2026 National Immunization Day (NID) polio campaign in the district. The inauguration ceremony included administering polio drops to a child, marking the formal start of the campaign. Health officials stated that the target is to vaccinate 35,664 children under the age of five across Gwadar. Special mobile teams have been deployed for door-to-door vaccination coverage. In addition to polio drops, Vitamin A supplements will also be provided to children aged six months to five years to improve immunity. The Deputy Commissioner reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to eradicating polio and urged parents to ensure full cooperation with vaccination teams. He warned that no negligence will be tolerated during the campaign. District health authorities confirmed strict monitoring mechanisms, field supervision, and accountability measures to ensure the campaign’s full success and complete coverage of the target population.