Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year.

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has reported another polio case in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 50,

Pakistan’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) sparked global health concerns with the revelation of another polio case on Tuesday, which brings the total number of cases in 2024 to 50, as per ARY News. According to the operations center ...

Says 24 cases have been reported from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 11 from KP and one each from Punjab and Islamabad so far.

Previously Pakistan confirmed its 49th case of wild poliovirus (WPV1) for 2024, with the latest case reported from Jaffarabad district in Balochistan. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad confirmed the detection on Thursday, November 14.

Pakistan has reported its 50th polio case of 2024, with a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa being the latest victim. The case, linked to a previous one from July, highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio.

Pakistan's NEOC reports its 50th polio case of the year, involving a young girl from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With Balochistan as the most affected region, authorities intensify vaccination efforts amidst global concerns.

Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan's National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) reported another polio case, bringing the total number of cases this year to 50, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to NEOC, the National Reference Lab identified the latest ...