--- title: "Over 28 million children vaccinated in recent anti-polio campaign" description: "Most outlets reported the conclusion of the anti-polio campaign and the number of children vaccinated, with a focus on the 28 million figure. Both excerpts provided similar key details, with minor variation in phrasing and word choice. There was no significant difference in framing or emphasis across the coverage." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10495-24-1m-children-vaccinated-against-polio-in-three-days site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Over 28 million children vaccinated in recent anti-polio campaign pakistan · updated 29 Sep 2026, 8:17 AM PKT · 23–29 Sep 2026 · 14 articles from 8 outlets over 5 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 28 Sep 2026 — Over 28 million children vaccinated in recent anti-polio campaign (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the conclusion of the anti-polio campaign and the number of children vaccinated, with a focus on the 28 million figure. Both excerpts provided similar key details, with minor variation in phrasing and word choice. There was no significant difference in framing or emphasis across the coverage. - **Dawn** — [28.2 million children vaccinated in weeklong polio campaign](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033410/282-million-children-vaccinated-in-weeklong-polio-campaign) · 29 Sep 2026, 8:17 AM PKT > • Security-related issues in Bannu remain biggest threat to eradication• Country expects sevenfold drop in polio cases this year ISLAMABAD: Health workers vaccinated more than 28.2 million children across Pakistan during a weeklong sub-national polio campaign, officials said, as the country expects a sevenfold decrease in cases this year. The vaccination drive, which ran simultaneously in neigh... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [28.2m children vaccinated in Sept polio campaign](https://www.app.com.pk/national/28-2m-children-vaccinated-in-sept-polio-campaign/) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:02 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The September sub-national polio vaccination campaign concluded successfully across 112 selected districts of the country, with more than 28.2 million children under five administered polio drops, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said on Monday. - **24 News HD** — [Anti-polio drive ends after vaccinating 28 million kids](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/anti-polio-drive-ends-vaccinating-28-million-kids) · 28 Sep 2026, 2:20 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The latest polio eradication campaign has concluded with more than 28. - **ARY News (English)** — [Over 28 mln children vaccinated as special anti-polio campaign concludes](https://arynews.tv/over-28-mln-children-vaccinated-as-special-anti-polio-campaign-concludes) · 28 Sep 2026, 1:22 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > A special anti-polio campaign in selected districts across the country has concluded, with as many as 28.2 million children administered polio drops, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). ### 27 Sep 2026 — Pakistan vaccinates over 28.1 million children in six days during anti-polio campaign (3 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the scale of the vaccination drive, noting that over 28.1 million children were vaccinated in six days. Arab News Pakistan led with the achievement in its headline, while Pakistan Observer provided additional context by mentioning it was part of a sub-national campaign entering its final day. Both framed the coverage as a progress report on the campaign’s implementation. - **Business Recorder** — [Polio-eradication campaign concludes in Lahore: Over 2.2m children vaccinated in six days](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441478/polio-eradication-campaign-concludes-in-lahore-over-22m-children-vaccinated-in-six-days) · 28 Sep 2026, 4:09 AM PKT > LAHORE: The polio eradication campaign has concluded in Lahore, with more than 2.2 million children administered polio vaccine drops over six days. Data from the seventh day of the campaign is currently being entered into the system. According to the Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the campaign was conducted in 10 districts of Punjab, with activities concluding in nine districts. Base... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Polio Campaign: Over 28.1 Million Children Vaccinated in Six Days](https://pakobserver.net/polio-campaign-over-28-1-million-children-vaccinated-in-six-days/) · 27 Sep 2026, 12:10 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s sub-national polio vaccination campaign entered its seventh and final day on Sunday, with more than 28.1 million children vaccinated… - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan vaccinates over 28.1 million children in ongoing anti-polio drive](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-vaccinates-over-281-million-children-in-ongoing-anti-polio-drive-3002467) · 27 Sep 2026, 11:43 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing ### 26 Sep 2026 — Polio vaccination campaign reaches millions of children in selected districts (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that over 27.7 million children had been vaccinated during the first five days of the sub-national polio campaign. A few noted slightly lower figures, such as 26.5 million in the first four days. The Daily Times used the lower number and shorter timeframe, while others highlighted the five-day total. All mentions included the involvement of the National Emergency Operations Centre. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Polio campaign continues across selected districts](https://www.app.com.pk/national/polio-campaign-continues-across-selected-districts/) · 26 Sep 2026, 4:55 PM PKT > The Sub-National Polio Vaccination Campaign continued for the sixth day on Saturday across selected districts of the country, with more than 27.7 million children vaccinated during the first five days, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said. - **24 News HD** — [Over 27.7m children vaccinated during ongoing polio campaign in Pakistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/26-Sep-2026/27-7m-children-vaccinated-ongoing-polio-campaign-pakistan) · 26 Sep 2026, 12:47 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > More than 27. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan vaccinates over 27.7 million children in ongoing anti-polio drive](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-vaccinates-over-277-million-children-in-ongoing-anti-polio-drive-3002391) · 26 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing - **Pakistan Observer** — [Over 27.7m children vaccinated in Pakistan’s ongoing polio campaign](https://pakobserver.net/over-27-7m-children-vaccinated-in-pakistans-ongoing-polio-campaign/) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – More than 27.7 million children have received polio vaccines during the first five days of the ongoing sub-national… - **Daily Times** — [26.5m children vaccinated in first four days of polio drive](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558407/26-5m-children-vaccinated-in-first-four-days-of-polio-drive/) · 26 Sep 2026, 1:36 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > More than 26.5 million children have been vaccinated against polio during the first four days of the ongoing sub-national immunization campaign in selected districts across the country, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said on Friday. The campaign, being conducted from September 21 to 27, is targeting approximately 31 million children under five years of […] ### 25 Sep 2026 — 24.1m children vaccinated against polio in three days (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [24.1m children vaccinated against polio in three days](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557834/24-1m-children-vaccinated-against-polio-in-three-days/) · 25 Sep 2026, 2:37 AM PKT > Around 24.1 million children have been administered polio vaccine during the first three days of the ongoing special anti-polio campaign in selected districts across the country, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said on Thursday. The campaign, being conducted from September 21 to 27, is targeting around 31 million children under five years of age, […] ### 23 Sep 2026 — Polio campaign vaccinates 16.4 million children in two days (1 outlet) - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Polio campaign vaccinates 16.4 million children in two days](https://www.app.com.pk/national/polio-campaign-vaccinates-16-4-million-children-in-two-days/) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:26 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP):The third day of the special anti-polio vaccination campaign is underway in selected districts across the country, with nearly 16.4 million children vaccinated during the first two days. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the campaign, being conducted from September 21 to 27, aims to administer polio drops to around... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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