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WHO says Pakistan cut polio cases by 99.8% since 1994

WHO says Pakistan cut polio cases by 99.8% since 1994

  • Annual infections fell from about 20,000 cases to 31 in 2025, WHO says
  • Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the world’s only polio-endemic countries
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·
Pakistan reports first wild polio case of 2026 despite vaccination campaigns

Pakistan reports first wild polio case of 2026 despite vaccination campaigns

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan to target over 45 million children in first anti-polio drive of 2026

Pakistan to target over 45 million children in first anti-polio drive of 2026

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan reports decline in polio cases in 2025

Pakistan reports decline in polio cases in 2025

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan vaccinates over 43 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters 6th day

Pakistan vaccinates over 43 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters 6th day

By KASHIF IMRAN ·
Pakistan vaccinates over 42 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters fifth day

Pakistan vaccinates over 42 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters fifth day

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan PM meets Bill Gates, calls partnership key in polio fight video

Pakistan PM meets Bill Gates, calls partnership key in polio fight

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan vaccinates 19 million children in polio drive as floods disrupt eradication push

Pakistan vaccinates 19 million children in polio drive as floods disrupt eradication push

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan reports two new polio cases, taking 2025 tally to 21

Pakistan reports two new polio cases, taking 2025 tally to 21

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·
Pakistan confirms 18th polio case of 2025 amid low vaccine uptake in high-risk areas

Pakistan confirms 18th polio case of 2025 amid low vaccine uptake in high-risk areas

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·
Pakistani province probes alleged sale of UNICEF-tagged soap for anti-polio campaign photos

Pakistani province probes alleged sale of UNICEF-tagged soap for anti-polio campaign

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·
Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising 2025 tally to 12

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising 2025 tally to 12

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan reports first-ever polio case in northern Gilgit-Baltistan, bringing 2025 tally to 11

Pakistan reports first-ever polio case in northern Gilgit-Baltistan, bringing 2025 tally to 11

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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