Abstract:
Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a debilitating illness and a preventable cause of mortality and morbidity. It affects mainly
children and can be prevented by the proper use of vaccine. Global Polio Eradication Initiative was successful in
eradicating this deadly illness globally except in three countries i.e. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. A literature
review was carried out to identify available studies relating to socioeconomic obstacles in eradication of polio in
Pakistan. “Pubmed”, “Science Direct”, “Google Scholar” and “Cochrane Library”, were the search engines
utilized to review the literature. Present study discusses facts about socioeconomic barriers related to poor or failed
vaccination among children in Pakistan against Polio. We suggest to raise basic awareness in people regarding polio
vaccination and defensive approaches to overcome the major factors responsible for non-vaccination of children in
Pakistan.
