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 […]
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WHO backs Pakistan’s final polio push
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 […]
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 […]
Poliovirus detected in Lahore: NIH alert
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed the presence of poliovirus in Lahore, despite repeated vaccination campaigns. Samples collected from Outfall Road and Gulshan-e-Ravi Disposal Station in November tested positive, raising concerns over children’s health. Health authorities warn that the virus has persisted in Lahore for the last two years, posing a significant risk […]