Polio crisis deepens as Pakistan reports new cases October 19, 2024 8:31 PM By Ayaz Gul; FILE - A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan, Sept. 9 ...

Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio have suffered another blow after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.

Pakistan is grappling with a rising polio crisis, as the highly contagious Wild Poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)—the last remaining wild poliovirus serotype—continues to spread.

IN the global fight against polio, Pakistan has long been a stubborn holdout. In 2024, the situation only worsened. In the outgoing year, the country recorded 67 cases of the paralytic virus ...

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Pakistan has confirmed its 12th poliovirus case of the year, despite three nationwide vaccination campaigns. The latest ...

The worst feeling is seeing chil­dren suffer from preventable conditions like polio. This year alone, Pakistan has recorded eight cases of wild poliovirus, surpass­ing last year's total of six.

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Pakistan held its first polio vaccination drive of 2025, sending workers door-to-door to vaccinate 45 million children. A spike in cases in 2024 was a setback for the eradication of the disease.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio suffered another blow on Monday after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years. Overall, it was the country's 11th case ...