Pakistan polio snapshot – July 2019

Update on polio eradication efforts in Pakistan for July 2019

In July 

  • The Extension of the National Emergency Action Plan 2018-2019 was finalized in July.
  • 3.25 million children were vaccinated during the July Case Response Campaigns.
  • 1.8 million children were vaccinated at 387 Permanent Transit Points.

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