First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari urges every family in Pakistan to join hands. The country launches its latest nationwide anti-polio campaign on April 13. She releases a strong appeal on Sunday. She stresses that collective action now stands as the final push to wipe out the virus for good.
Health Workers Set to Cover Every Household with Extra Vitamin Boost
The week-long drive runs from April 13 to 19. It targets more than 45 million children under five across all provinces and regions. Frontline health workers fan out door-to-door in busy cities and far-flung villages alike. Moreover, teams administer polio drops while giving Vitamin A supplements. These strengthen young immune systems and support healthy growth.
Aseefa highlights that Pakistan sits at a critical turning point after years of steady progress. In 2025 officials recorded 31 polio cases nationwide. Yet only one case appears so far in 2026. Still, she warns that the virus poses a risk everywhere until it vanishes completely.
Campaign Coordinates with Afghanistan to Block Cross-Border Spread
Aseefa praises the tireless efforts of polio workers. They reach every doorstep no matter the terrain. She calls on parents and caregivers to make sure children receive drops during every campaign round. They must also keep up with routine immunisation schedules. In addition, the drive runs in close step with a similar effort in Afghanistan. Both nations can stop any cross-border transmission and close the last remaining gaps. Families across Pakistan now hold the key to success, she says. No child can be left behind.
The first lady’s message rings clear and hopeful. With full public cooperation, the country edges closer than ever to a polio-free future. This is the future that every parent dreams of for the next generation.
