Thousands of police deployed for polio vaccination campaign in Karachi

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Affects Pakistan · Covered in 2 countries

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Authorities deploy thousands of police officers to safeguard polio vaccination workers in Karachi.

Authorities deployed over 8000 police officers to protect vaccination teams in Karachi. This security effort follows a recent polio case confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Field workers continue their strenuous outreach despite persistent misinformation.

The deploymentMore than 8000 police personnel protect the vaccination teams across Karachi.
The backdropPakistan and Afghanistan remain the last two polio-endemic countries globally.
The challengeFalse rumors and misinformation among uneducated communities hinder eradication efforts.

Why it matters

Pakistan remains one of the final global strongholds for the wild poliovirus, making vaccination campaigns high-stakes operations. Security threats and widespread community skepticism frequently endanger health workers trying to reach vulnerable children.

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8,000police personnel deployed

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