Sindh launches renewed polio booster dose campaign
- 11-May-2026
The Government of Sindh has launched a renewed polio booster dose campaign across 89 high-risk Union Councils, aiming to reach nearly 1.8 million children up to 10 years of age between May 12 and 24. Alongside Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops, eligible children will receive an additional polio booster dose to strengthen protection against the […]
Pakistan ‘reports’ two new polio cases in 2026
- 01-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Two new polio cases have been reported in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases this year to three, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. Sources from the National Institute of Health stated that the cases were reported from Bannu and North Waziristan. One case was reported from Jani Khel in Bannu, while […]
Cop gunned down in attack on polio team in Chaman
- 06-Feb-2026
CHAMAN: A police constable was killed on Friday when unknown armed assailants opened fire on an anti-polio vaccination team in the Chaman district of Balochistan, ARY News reported. The incident occurred while the officer was performing security duties for the polio workers during an ongoing vaccination campaign. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Chaman, the […]
Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts
- 08-Dec-2025
Global leaders pledged $1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, accelerating efforts to protect 370 million children from polio each year amid significant funding cuts. The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership that includes the World Health Organization and the Gates Foundation, is expected to take a 30% cut in 2026 […]
Sindh mulls suspending CNICs, passports, SIMs of parents refusing polio vaccination
- 08-Oct-2025
KARACHI: The Sindh government has begun considering strict punitive measures against parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated under the national polio eradication campaign. According to details, the provincial authorities are deliberating actions such as blocking mobile phone SIMs, and suspending national identity cards and passports of those refusing vaccination. Sindh Chief Minister Murad […]
Pakistan reports two new polio cases as tally climbs to 21
- 18-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed two new cases of Polio. According to the official of Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication, one case was reported from District Kohistan Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the other from District Badin, Sindh. The latest cases involve a […]
WHO shares update on travel restrictions on Pakistan
- 01-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to extend conditional international travel restrictions on Pakistan for an additional three months due to ongoing concerns about the spread of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1). The 42nd meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee for Polio, was held on June 18 via video conference, with participation from […]
Pakistan reports 14th polio case of 2025
- 02-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has confirmed another polio case in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2025 to 14. According to the Polio Reference Laboratory, the latest case was reported from North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where a 19-month-old child was diagnosed with the virus. The breakdown of […]
Policeman killed in attack on anti-polio team in Noshki
- 27-May-2025
NOSHKI: A police constable was killed on Tuesday when unidentified armed men opened fire on an anti-polio team in the Killi Muhammad Hassani area of Noshki, Balochistan, ARY News reported. The slain cop, identified as Abdul Wahid from Jamal Abad, Noshki, was deployed for the security of the polio vaccination team when he was targeted […]
Pakistan launches third polio vaccination drive of 2025
- 25-May-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polio Programme has officially launched its third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign. The inauguration ceremony was held at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad. It was led by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ayesha Raza Farooq, along with key partners and officials. Ms. Farooq personally administered oral polio […]