Pakistan has reported three new polio cases, bringing the total to 59 for 2024.
Pakistan has reported three new polio cases, bringing the total for 2024 to 59, a concerning development in the fight to eradicate the virus.
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) for Polio Eradication identified the new cases in Dera Ismail Khan, Kemari, and Kashmore. All the affected children tested positive for Wild Polio Virus Type 1, underlining the ongoing challenge faced by health authorities.
Balochistan has seen the highest number of cases, with 26 reported, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 16, Sindh with 15, Punjab with one, and Islamabad with one. These numbers reflect the uneven distribution of the virus across the country, highlighting regions that need urgent attention.
In response, health authorities are ramping up their efforts, continuing vaccination campaigns and raising public awareness to prevent further spread. Despite these efforts, the recent surge in cases has raised alarms within international health organizations, prompting calls for Pakistan to take more immediate and robust actions.
Sources indicate that these organizations have urged Pakistan to implement emergency measures to tackle the rising threat of polio. In turn, Pakistan has assured the international community that it is fully committed to taking swift and decisive action to control the virus and protect children from this crippling disease. (https://arynews.tv/pakistan-reports-three-new-polio-cases-tally-rises-to-59-in-2024/)
