WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reaffirmed full support for a polio-free Pakistan. He praised Pakistan’s strong political commitment to eradicate the virus. He expressed confidence during a high-level meeting in Geneva. The assurance came after talks with polio focal person Ayesha Raza Farooq. She briefed Dr Tedros on progress and remaining challenges. She highlighted […]
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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 […]