Pakistan has reported two new polio cases, raising the national tally to three for the current year. The latest infections highlight ongoing transmission risks in vulnerable regions. Health officials have warned that access challenges continue to hamper eradication efforts. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, the cases were confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. One case […]
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Pakistan polio drive misses 300,000 children
Islamabad: Pakistan’s second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year missed its target by around 300,000 children, according to official data. The shortfall is important as the country continues efforts to eliminate the disease. Health authorities say coverage remains high despite operational challenges. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) reported that more than 44.7 million […]
Pakistan reports first polio case of 2026 in Sindh
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 […]
National polio drive crucial step to eradicate disease: Bilawal
Karachi: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has highlighted the importance of the national polio vaccination campaign. He said this drive, the first after the COVID-19 pandemic, is a critical step toward eradicating the crippling disease. Bilawal urged parents to vaccinate children under five with polio drops to protect them from lifelong disability. He […]
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 […]
Shehbaz meets Gates Foundation to fight polio
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Gates Foundation delegation on Wednesday to discuss polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The meeting focused on collaboration and ongoing strategies to eliminate the disease. Both sides emphasized the need for continued support and joint action. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will continue efforts until polio is completely eradicated. He praised […]
Aurangzeb, Bill Gates stress efficient tax system
Davos: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Bill Gates emphasised the importance of an efficient tax system for Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 26th Annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland. They discussed Pakistan’s ongoing reform process and priorities in the health sector. According to the Finance Ministry, both […]
Polio case raises Pakistan tally to 31
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s polio count for 2025 rose to 31 after a new case in North Waziristan. Health officials confirmed the infection this week through laboratory testing. The case involved a four-month-old girl. According to officials, the NIH laboratory confirmed wild poliovirus type 1 in December samples. The child developed symptoms last month in Union Council […]