Pakistan mandates polio vaccination for vital record certificates to combat the disease.

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government in Pakistan now requires families to vaccinate against polio as a condition for receiving birth, death, and marriage certificates. This policy targets areas near Peshawar and village councils, aiming to boost polio eradication efforts. Non-compliance will result in denial of these documents. Health organizations are closely watching this initiative, which could serve as a model for other regions.

December 22, 2024
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