PMA issues red alert over 651,000 zero-dose children

The Pakistan Medical Association has sounded a dire alarm over the alarming number of 651,000 zero-dose children in Pakistan, labeling it a national public health emergency. The root cause appears to be governance failures, corruption, and a weak immunisation system, highlighting systemic issues that need urgent attention. This crisis underscores the dire need for an immediate audit of provincial health funds to ensure better allocation and management, as the lack of vaccinations not only threatens individual health but also risks outbreaks of preventable diseases on a larger scale.