Mandatory vaccination enforced at Jinnah Airport, Karachi
A temporary exemption ended on 10 October, and Border Health Services is giving free polio shots and Rs2,785 meningitis vaccines around the clock near Star Gate.
Jinnah International Airport in Karachi is enforcing mandatory vaccination for Umrah pilgrims and other international travellers after an exemption ended on 10 October.
Umrah pilgrims must have polio and meningitis vaccines; yellow fever vaccine is added for destinations that require it.
Border Health Services is vaccinating passengers around the clock at the International Traveller Vaccination Centre near Star Gate.
The meningitis vaccine costs Rs2,785, influenza costs Rs1,720, and the polio vaccine is free.
Pakistani passport holders must meet destination and transit rules and should verify their vaccination certificates.