Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan, A new case of polio has been reported in Pakistan, raising the overall tally of cases in 2025,
By - News Beat
This is the ninth case of polio reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year, making it the worst-affected province. Other cases have been reported in Balochistan and Sindh.
Health authorities have stepped up their efforts to contain the virus, launching emergency vaccination campaigns in high-risk areas. Officials from the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) have stressed the importance of continued support from parents and communities to ensure that every child under the age of five is vaccinated.
Despite great progress in recent years, Pakistan remains one of only two countries in the world, along with Afghanistan, where polio is still endemic. Experts have warned that failure to completely eradicate the virus could lead to a global resurgence.
Health workers and volunteers face challenges in remote areas, including misinformation, security concerns, and resistance. However, officials are hopeful that with strong public support and coordinated efforts, polio can be eradicated forever.
During the latest campaign, a health official said that every child is one step closer to a polio-free Pakistan.