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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its second polio case of 2025, with the latest infection detected in Badin district, Sindh, according to the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health.
The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme announced the case in a press release on Wednesday. The first polio case of the year was reported in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In 2024, Pakistan recorded a total of 74 polio cases:
Balochistan: 27 cases
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 22 cases
Sindh: 23 cases
Punjab & Islamabad: 1 case each
Polio is a highly infectious disease that causes paralysis and has no cure. Health experts emphasize that multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine (OPV) and completion of routine immunization for children under five are essential to building immunity.
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Pakistan’s first polio vaccination drive of 2025 concluded successfully, achieving 99% of its target between February 3 and 9. Over 45 million children received the polio vaccine during this campaign.
The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme continues to conduct multiple mass vaccination drives annually, ensuring the vaccine reaches children at their doorsteps. Additionally, the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) offers free vaccinations against 12 childhood diseases at health facilities.
Health officials stress that Pakistan remains one of only two polio-endemic countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan. Although the country had made significant progress in reducing polio cases, recent spikes highlight the urgent need for consistent vaccination efforts.
Parents are strongly urged to ensure their children under five receive polio drops in every campaign to protect them from this crippling disease.
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