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Pakistan closer to eliminating neonatal tetanus after WHO pre-validation for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in partnership with UNICEF
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
. Original article on WHO Pakistan website. Around 94% of Pakistan’s population – or approximately 250 million people – now live in areas where the spread of neonatal tetanus is under controlled limits. Peshawar/Islamabad, Pakistan– Following a comprehensive field assessment in partnership with the
Key takeaway Around 94% of Pakistan’s population – or approximately 250 million people – now live in areas where the spread of neonatal tetanus is under controlled limits.
Why this matters
The pre-validation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for eliminating neonatal tetanus marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's efforts to control the disease. With approximately 250 million people, or 94% of the population, now living in areas where the spread of neonatal tetanus is under controlled limits, the country is closer to achieving its goal of total elimination. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of partnerships between global health organizations, such as the WHO and UNICEF, and local governments. The success in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can serve as a model for other regions in Pakistan, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing public health challenges. As Pakistan moves forward, it will be crucial to maintain vaccination efforts and continue monitoring disease outbreaks to ensure that the progress made is sustained. The ECFA-accredited nonprofits and relief organizations tracking humanitarian relief in the region will likely be watching this development closely.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . Original article on WHO Pakistan website. Around 94% of Pakistan’s population – or approximately 250 million people – now live in areas where the spread of neonatal tetanus is under controlled limits. Peshawar/Islamabad, Pakistan– Following a comprehensive field assessment in partnership with the
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