Polio Resurgence: Pakistan Reports 8th Case of 2024 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A new polio case has been confirmed in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), raising Pakistan’s total infections this year to eight, the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced. This marks KP’s third polio case in 2024, underscoring persistent challenges in eradicating the virus.
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Health officials stated the ongoing nationwide vaccination drive, set to conclude on April 27, aims to immunize 45 million children under five. A third campaign will follow from May 26 to June 1 to bolster coverage. Authorities urge parents to ensure children receive polio drops during door-to-door visits.
