A policeman assigned to guard a polio eradication team was shot dead in Balochistan’s Noshki district on Tuesday. The attack, confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Amjad Hussain Soomro, occurred in the Killi Muhammad Hassni area. The victim, Waheed Ahmed, was a local resident of Jalalabad, Noshki. Attack on National Health Duty Unknown assailants opened fire on …
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Justice After Deadly Attack on Polio Team
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Mastung polio team attack, where terrorists targeted a vaccination team, killing security personnel from the Levies force. The horrifying incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for justice and continued efforts against polio in Pakistan. Condemnation of Terror The Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the tragic …
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Sindh Targets 10.6 Million Children in New Polio Campaign
Sindh has launched an ambitious polio vaccination campaign targeting over 10.6 million children, reaffirming its mission to eliminate the virus. The drive, inaugurated by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on April 21, aims to protect children from lifelong paralysis and strengthen Pakistan’s battle against polio. Week-Long Drive Across Sindh The campaign will run from …
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PM Shehbaz Launches Anti-Polio Campaign
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif kicked off a nationwide polio campaign on April 20, vowing to make it a “roaring success” through collaborative national and international efforts. The drive, scheduled from April 21 to 27, aims to vaccinate over 45 million children across Pakistan, including in remote and conflict-prone regions. Campaign Details The second nationwide campaign …
PM Shehbaz Orders Full Polio Coverage for All Children Under Five
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a strong directive to ensure 100% coverage in the upcoming anti-polio campaign, emphasizing that no child under the age of five should be left unvaccinated. His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, where he reviewed the national efforts to eradicate polio. Nationwide Campaign Kicks Off …
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms $500 Million Commitment to Polio
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its $500 million commitment to polio eradication, ensuring that 370 million children receive vaccinations annually. This pledge, originally made in April 2024, was highlighted again at the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum. The funding supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in its mission to eliminate the disease worldwide. A Step …
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Gaza Launches Urgent Polio Vaccination Drive for Children
A polio vaccination campaign has been launched in Gaza to immunize 600,000 children under the age of 10. The initiative, led by the Gaza Health Ministry, is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and UNRWA. Health officials are racing against time after traces of the virus were detected in sewage systems, raising fears …
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PM Shehbaz Launches Final Polio Campaign
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the year’s last anti-polio campaign in a determined effort to eradicate the disease in Pakistan. The campaign, which begins on December 16, will target over 44 million children across 143 districts, focusing on curbing the alarming rise in polio cases nationwide. Polio Eradication: A Pressing Challenge Pakistan remains one …
Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan, Urging Emergency Action
In a troubling development, Pakistan has reported four new polio cases in just 24 hours, raising the total to 63 this year. The polio outbreak crisis is concentrated in Dera Ismail Khan, Sukkur, Jacobabad, and Tank. Health officials are intensifying vaccination efforts and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of the disease, which predominantly …
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Officials Confirm a Dozen New Polio Cases in Pakistan
Polio is once again spreading in Pakistan. Officials report that more than 1 million children missed their vaccination doses last month. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating one of the world’s most stubborn diseases. In October, Pakistani officials confirmed over a dozen new polio cases. This brings the total number of infections this …
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Pakistan Reports Two New Polio Cases
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported two new cases of the polio virus, bringing the total for the year to 26. This sharp rise in cases occurs despite rigorous efforts by authorities to eradicate the crippling disease. Polio is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects children under the age of five. Children who are malnourished or …