Pakistan confirmed its first polio case of 2026 after health authorities detected the virus in a four-year-old child from Bello Union Council in Sujawal District, Sindh. The case emerged through the national surveillance system and was later confirmed by laboratory testing at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad. Officials say the discovery highlights the […]
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Pakistan launches first polio drive of 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2026 on Monday. The drive aims to protect 45 million children under five. It marks a critical step in the country’s final push to eradicate polio. The week-long campaign will run from February 2 to 8 across 159 districts nationwide. Prime Minister’s Focal Person Ayesha […]