Gunmen in two separate attacks Monday shot and killed two police officers assigned to protect polio vaccination teams in northwest Pakistan before fleeing, officials said. The attacks occurred in two areas of Bajaur, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, police officer Zafar Khan said, as Pakistan launched a new campaign across the country […]
Polio
New polio cases ring alarm for health authorities in KP
The discovery of fresh polio cases in northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has triggered concern among health authorities, who warned that the virus is spreading silently across several high-risk districts. According to the latest polio update report on Wednesday, two new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 have been confirmed in the districts of Bannu […]
PM reaffirms commitment to polio eradication as cases drop sharply
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan, noting encouraging progress as only one case has been reported so far in 2026. Chairing a high-level review meeting on polio eradication at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister appreciated the tireless efforts of anti-polio teams working across […]
Polio immunisation drive successfully concludes
The second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of 2026 has been successfully completed, with more than 44.7 million children immunized across Pakistan. According to the National Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the campaign marked a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, ensuring widespread access to life-saving vaccines. Officials credited the tireless efforts of […]
Kidnapped polio workers released in Bannu
In a positive development, three polio workers who were kidnapped from Bannu district have been safely released following successful joint efforts by the police and local tribal elders (jirga). According to district admin on Thursday, the workers had been abducted by militants a day earlier from Jhando Khel area while they were participating in an […]
Polio vaccination campaign enters fourth day
Pakistan’s second nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2026 continued on its fourth day, with vaccination activities underway across the country. According to National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), here on Thursday more than 400,000 frontline workers are conducting door-to-door visits to administer polio drops to children, along with Vitamin A supplements to boost immunity. The synchronized campaign […]
Over 27m children immunised in ongoing anti-polio drive
More than 27 million children have been vaccinated against polio during Pakistan’s second nationwide immunization campaign this year from Apr. 13-19, the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) said on Wednesday. Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause permanent paralysis, mainly affecting children under five. Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two […]
First Lady urges cooperation as nationwide polio drive begins today
Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign, set to begin on 13 April, and ensure that every child is protected from the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces […]
Dera reports no polio case in first quarter
A comprehensive review meeting on polio eradication and routine immunization efforts in Dera Division was held on Sunday under the chairmanship of Commissioner Dera Division, Daud Khan, officials said. The meeting was attended by Assistant to Commissioner (Planning and Development) Sajjad Baloch, World Health Organization (WHO) Team Leader Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, and other relevant […]
Over 45m to be vaccinated against polio in nationwide drive from Apr 13
Pakistani health authorities will aim to vaccinate over 45 million children in the year’s second nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign, the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) said on Monday. Pakistan conducted its first nationwide polio campaign of the year in January, vaccinating more than 45 million children. Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can […]