10 h. ago Pakistan achieves over 99% drop in polio cases, says health minister

ISLAMABAD – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that Pakistan has achieved a remarkable 99% reduction in polio cases, highlighting the government’s firm commitment to eradicating the disease entirely. Speaking at a joint session of Gavi and the Polio Oversight Board (POB) via video link, the minister represented Pakistan and shared key updates on the […]

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5 d. ago Polio virus detected in 47 environmental samples across Pakistan

The presence of the wild polio virus (type 1) has been confirmed in 47 environmental samples collected from across Pakistan, raising serious concerns about public health risks—especially to children. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, a total of 116 samples were collected in May 2025. Out of these, 69 samples were clear, while 47 […]

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9 d. ago CDC, commissioner reaffirm commitment to polio eradication efforts

KARACHI: A delegation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Polio Branch met with Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi to discuss ongoing efforts toward polio eradication in the city. Led by Dr. Richard Franka, the delegation emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in the fight against polio, with continued CDC technical assistance […]

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2 w. ago Election commission rejects rigging allegations in Sambrial by

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected allegations of rigging in the recent by-election held in constituency PP-52, Sambrial, Punjab. According to the ECP, the claims made by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are baseless and lack credible evidence. In an official statement, the Punjab Election Commissioner urged that if anyone has solid proof […]

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3 w. ago Polio drive underway in Matiari amid extreme heat to vaccinate 182,000

A large-scale polio eradication campaign is successfully underway in district Matiari, with a target of immunizing over 182,000 children under the age of five. According to the union council level micro plan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed to ensure that every child is reached. In addition to the initial four-day campaign, two follow-up days […]

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3 w. ago Nationwide polio campaign launched to immunise 45 million Children

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Pakistan has kicked off a nationwide anti-polio campaign to vaccinate more than 45 million children under the age of five. The launch ceremony was held on Monday at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad and was led by Ayesha Raza Farooq, the Prime Minister’s focal person for polio eradication. During […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan launches third national polio vaccination drive of 2025

The Pakistan Polio Programme on Sunday launched the third drive of the year against the crippling disease at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), Islamabad. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine […]

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3 w. ago CM urges elected representatives to lead polio eradication campaign

In a compelling and urgent appeal, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called upon all elected representatives, including Members of the National Assembly, Provincial Assembly, and local government representatives, to take active ownership of the polio eradication campaign and spearhead efforts to protect future generations from this crippling yet preventable disease. Addressing lawmakers […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan launches nationwide polio campaign to vaccinate 45 million children

Pakistan has launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five, marking the third round of National Immunisation Days in the country. The campaign was inaugurated at the National Emergency Operations Centre in Islamabad by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ayesha Raza Farooq, alongside […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh army chief urges elections by december amid ongoing political turmoil

Bangladesh’s powerful Army Chief, General Waqar Uz-Zaman, has called for national elections to be held by December 2025, following last year’s public uprising and the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His comments, confirmed by military sources and local media, highlight growing pressure to restore democratic order in the politically unstable nation. Speaking to […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan reports two new polio cases, bringing 2025 tally to 10

Pakistan’s polio eradication program said on Wednesday two new cases of the wild poliovirus had been detected in the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bringing the tally of 2025 cases to 10. The new cases have emerged ahead of the government launching a third nationwide campaign to vaccinate children under the age of five, scheduled […]

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