A WHO-supported polio team has reached remote and rural areas of Shikarpur, Sindh, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen polio prevention and vaccination coverage in hard-to-reach communities. The development was reported on August 18, 2026.
The outreach aims to ensure that children living in underserved areas are not missed during polio vaccination activities. Reaching remote communities remains an important part of Pakistan’s efforts to prevent the spread of poliovirus and maintain vaccination coverage.
Polio teams working in difficult-to-access areas play a key role in identifying unvaccinated children and encouraging families to participate in vaccination campaigns. The Shikarpur initiative highlights the continued focus on reaching vulnerable communities across Sindh.
