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Poliovirus again confirmed in Lahore’s sewage

LAHORE: The spread of polio persists after the presence of the polio virus has again been confirmed in the Lahore...

Updated 02 Jan, 2026 07:07am

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Sindh CM says parents who do not get kids vaccinated against polio to be penalized

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah is planning to take drastic measures against parents who refuse ...

Published 04 Oct, 2025 06:12am

Pakistan

Two new polio cases from KP push Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 26

The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed two...

Published 15 Sep, 2025 05:43pm

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PCCR unveils cross-sectoral strategy to eradicate polio

ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) unveiled a comprehensive, cross-sectoral strategy to...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 06:01am

Pakistan

Another polio case pushes Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 24

Pakistan confirmed on Monday another polio case, taking the total number of polio cases in the country in 2025 to...

Updated 01 Sep, 2025 04:19pm

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Pakistan’s polio shame

EDITORIAL: The unrelenting increase in polio cases in Pakistan, with another 23 already confirmed this year,...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 02:44am

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KP: Two new polio cases confirmed

ISLAMABAD: The country’s fight against polio has hit another setback, with two new cases reported from Khyber...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 06:14am

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Commitment to eradicating polio by finalising ‘Road to Zero’ strategy reaffirmed

LAHORE: The national and provincial leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to ending polio in Pakistan by...

Published 10 Aug, 2025 05:07am

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NA body says concerned at polio resurgence

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) expressing...

Published 25 Jul, 2025 05:59am

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PM pledges to end polio despite challenges

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed on Thursday to intensify efforts to eradicate polio, amid persistent...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 07:20am

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CM urges elected representatives to lead polio-eradication drive

KARACHI: In a compelling and urgent appeal, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called upon all elected...

Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am

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Eradication of polio: Top paediatricians, major hospitals join hands

LAHORE: In a major step toward eradicating polio from Pakistan, leading paediatricians and major hospitals across...

Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am

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PCP, WHO join hands against polio, childhood paralysis

PESHAWAR: Paraplegic Centre Peshawar (PCP) and World Health Organization (WHO) have joined hands against Polio and...

Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am

Pakistan

Two new polio cases confirmed in KP; total reaches to 10 in 2025

The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed two new...

Published 21 May, 2025 08:25pm

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Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea

SYDNEY: A polio outbreak has been declared in Papua New Guinea, sparking concern about the disease’s spread in a...

Published 16 May, 2025 04:31pm

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Polio: there are 34,000 refusal cases in Karachi alone: Kamal

KARACHI: The Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:20am

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Six polio virus cases reported in less than three months: PPEP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported six polio virus cases during past two and a half months, Pakistan Polio Eradication...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am

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Battling polio

EDITORIAL: At a special signing ceremony during the recently held Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, Saudi...

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 07:07am

World

Gaza polio vaccination drive reached 600,000 children: WHO

GENEVA: A polio vaccination drive in Gaza reached more than 600,000 children, the head of the World Health...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 05:19pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia confirms $500mn commitment to polio eradication effort for Pakistan, Afghanistan, WHO says

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its $500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the World...

Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:57pm

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Polio again

EDITORIAL: The resurgence of polio in Pakistan is a damning indictment of the state’s failure to construct a...

Published 17 Feb, 2025 03:09am

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National body agrees to draft a viable document on polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: A top national forum, Friday, while vowing to make all possible efforts for polio eradication, which in...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

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Polio resurgence

EDITORIAL: Kicking off this year’s anti-polio drive on Sunday at special ceremony Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:20am

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‘Govt to vaccinate every child against polio’

ISLAMABAD: The federal secretary Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has reiterated the...

Published 17 Dec, 2024 07:57am

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CS reviews preparation of anti-polio drive

HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah has directed to ensure the success of the upcoming seven-day...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 06:08am

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Anti-polio drive inaugurated: PM expresses concern over surge in polio cases

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched anti-polio campaign on Sunday by administering polio drops to...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 06:08am

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Three more polio cases reported in country

ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Pakistan

Three more polio cases take Pakistan’s 2024 tally to 55

Pakistan reported three new polio cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2024 to 55,...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:21pm

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Polio drive: action ordered against negligent officers

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting regarding the eradication of polio,...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am

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Polio in Pakistan: 49 and counting

EDITORIAL: With the total number of reported polio cases this year jumping to 49, Pakistan now holds the dubious...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:55am