Another case of poliovirus has taken last year’s tally of cases to 70. Officials have confirmed this increase as noted by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health, which detected wi
WPV1 in a male child from Karachi’s East district. The case has been counted in last year’s tally as the sample was collected in 2024, and the country continues to respond with escalated efforts to control the spread of this crippling disease.
- “It’s important to note that another case has been confirmed, bringing last year’s tally up.”_Confirmed by National Health Authority._
- “Take a dive into the vaccination campaign details available on our website for more information, including how to participate and where.”_As per government invitation._
- “Remember that maintaining immunization is key in controlling the spread of polio!”_A public health reminder._
Published in Dawn, January 10th, 2025
