Progress and Challenges in Polio Vaccination in Pakistan: A Review on Efforts, Outcomes and Future Directions Review Article

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Published: 2025-09-30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31580/fg0fbm40
Keywords:
AFP, bOPV, Challenges, IPV, NID, OPV, Polio eradication, SNID

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Nargis Khan
Department of Microbiology, University of Balochistan 87300-Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Fazal ur Rehman
Department of Microbiology, University of Balochistan, 87300-Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Kafaitullah Khan
1. Department of Microbiology, University of Balochistan 87300-Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan; 2. Centre for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Noor Hassan
Institute of Biochemistry, University of Balochistan, 87300-Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

Abstract

Poliomyelitis, caused by Poliovirus (a member of the Picornaviridae family), causes permanent paralysis in children under five. Although after many efforts, Pakistan is one of the two remaining endemic countries where Wild Poliovirus Type 1 continues to circulate. According to the Pakistan National Surveillance report, 74 cases were reported in 2024. This review explores the progress and barriers facing the polio eradication initiative of the country. We examine the main challenges that continue to obstruct the complete eradication including vaccine hesitancy, the difficulty in reaching the mobile populations and security threats to vaccinators. This article also reviews the historical milestones achieved, the recent immunization strategies and emerging technological and strategic innovations that are important to eradicate polio from all over the world.

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): July-September 2025

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Progress and Challenges in Polio Vaccination in Pakistan: A Review on Efforts, Outcomes and Future Directions: Review Article. (2025). Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences, 8(3), 715-722. https://doi.org/10.31580/fg0fbm40

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