KARACHI: The National Emergency Operations Centre said that at least 37,711 parents refused polio vaccination in the month of May.
This marks an increase in refusal cases as parents in the metropolis continue to decline vaccinating their children against polio.
As per the NEOC report, District East recorded the highest number of refusals, with 9,433 parents opting out in May, while at least 3,453 parents in District Korangi turned down the polio vaccination.
Furthermore, the District Central had 7,141 refusals, while Kemari saw 7,111 parents refusing the vaccine.
Additionally, at least 4,606 parents in District Malir, 3,145 parents in District South, and 2,922 parents in District West declined vaccination in May.
In April, 37,360 parents refused the anti-polio vaccination, according to the EOC.
“The refusal rate during the anti-polio campaign remains a constant challenge. Polio eradication requires ongoing support from parents,” the emergency operations centre.
Last month, the Pakistan Polio Programme officially launched its third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign in an effort to make Pakistan a polio-free nation.
