Pakistan, April 23 -- Pakistan has successfully vaccinated millions of children and mothers over the past five decades, preventing an estimated 2.6 million child deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The achievement was highlighted ahead of World Immunisation Week, underscoring the long-term impact of the country's Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI).

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Launched in 1978 in collaboration with WHO and international partners, Pakistan's immunisation programme has reached more than 160 million children and 130 million mothers. Health officials say the initiative has played a critical role in reducing preventable diseases and improving public he...