Polio drive postponed to Dce 30 in Balochistan

Lack of preparedness is cited as reason for delay

PM regrets over obstacles being faced in polio eradication

He also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Pakistani lives in Greece boat incident

Minister stresses joint efforts to eradicate polio

Says all provinces should work together

Japan announces 3.1mn dollars polio program's support grant

Pakistan is one of only two countries globally that has yet to stop polio

Three new polio cases reported, 2024 tally reaches 55

Two cases reported from Balochistan and one from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan anti-polio drive struggles against militants, mistrust

Polio cases in Pakistan are on the rise, with 45 registered so far this year, up from six in 2023.

Delayed Gaza polio vaccinations to resume on Saturday, agencies say

The final phase of the campaign had aimed to reach an estimated 119,000 children

Pakistan reports another polio case as tally reaches 43

This is the first polio case from Chagai district of Balochistan

Pakistan reports 42nd polio case of year

This is the first polio case from Nowshera and the 42nd case reported in Pakistan this year

PM vows to make Pakistan polio-free country

The number of active polio cases in the country stands at 41

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins today

45 million children to be vaccinated from Oct 28 till Nov 3

PM vows to eradicate polio with support of citizens, global partners

Says Pakistan stands with global community in this mission

North Gaza polio campaign postponed due to violence, says WHO

This final phase is aimed to vaccinate more than 119,000 children

Four children test positive for poliovirus in Balochistan, KP

The total number of polio cases this year has reached 37

Pakistan reports four new polio cases

With the new cases, the number of polio cases in Pakistan in the current year has reached 32.

Pakistan reports two new polio cases

This is the second polio case reported from Zhob and the first case from Tank.

Bill Gates lauds PM's oversight of polio vaccination efforts

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates on the sidelines of UNGA sessions

Second polio case reported in Quetta

18th polio case in Pakistan of this current year

PM Shehbaz launches countrywide anti-polio drive

Around 286,000 polio workers will go door-to-door to administer polio drops to children

Palestinian children in south Gaza receive polio vaccinations amid continued war

Officials aim to reach 640,000 children for vaccination against polio in the campaign

UN welcomes progress in Gaza polio campaign, calls for permanent ceasefire

Around 187,000 children had received the vaccine during last three days

29-month girl tests positive for polio virus in Hyderabad

The patient was vaccinated against the virus, administered with polio drops

WHO says polio vaccine campaign hurt by lack of Gaza ceasefire

Children under five are most at risk from the viral disease

WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children

Children under five were most at risk from the viral disease

Punjab government ramps up polio eradication efforts

The Punjab government will set up special polio vaccination counters at entry and exit points.

PM Shehbaz lauds Bill Gates for playing remarkable role in polio eradication

Pakistan ran five polio campaigns during last six months

Nationwide anti-polio drive underway

Nationwide anti-polio drive underway

Anti-polio vaccination campaign starts across country

More than 1.8 million children would be administered anti-polio drops during the drive.

Countrywide anti-polio drive to begin tomorrow

As many as 6.4 million children would be administered polio drops in Punjab

Expert urges parents to shun propaganda to ensure polio-free Pakistan

Real challenge is to convey the message to pulpits in the remote areas, says doctor

PM meets Bill Gates; urges sustained efforts by partners for polio-free Pakistan

The premier said that Pakistan was working tirelessly to eradicate polio from the country

Nationwide polio vaccination drive commences today

Campaign will target over 24 million children

Polio eradication 'not guaranteed', support needed: Bill Gates

Comments came as wild form of virus remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Poliovirus detected in two environmental samples taken from Quetta, Karachi

Poliovirus detected in two environmental samples collected from Quetta, Karachi

Wild poliovirus case reported in Chaman

This is the second polio case reported in Pakistan in 2024

Poliovirus reported in Lasbela's environmental sample

Health officials confirmed the presence of poliovirus in the environmental sample in Lasbela.

Caretaker PM vows commitment to safeguard every child from polio

Kakar commends Rotary International for pivotal role in polio eradication in Pakistan

Poliovirus detected in environmental samples from nine districts: ministry

Poliovirus detected in environmental samples from nine districts: ministry

Poliovirus found in nine environmental samples

Poliovirus found in environmental samples from nine districts of the country.

PM Kakar condemns Bajaur terrorist attack

PM Kakar condemns Bajaur terrorist attack

Poliovirus found in 14 environmental samples: ministry

Poliovirus found in 14 environmental samples: ministry

Poliovirus found in four environmental samples

Poliovirus was found in four environmental samples from Karachi, Hyderabad, Chaman and Peshawar.

WHO sees increasing risk of poliovirus spread in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Two countries have reported six new polio cases in 2023 so far

PM for fomulating emergency plan to combat polio in high-risk areas

PM for fomulating emergency plan to combat polio in high-risk areas

Pakistan gets $100mn assistance from IDB for polio eradication: minister

Pakistan gets $100mn assistance from IDB for polio eradication: minister

Polio immunization drive continues

Over 44.3 million children under five years of age will be vaccinated during immunization campaign.

Third nationwide polio immunization drive continues

Over 44.3 million children under five years of age will be vaccinate in polio immunization campaign.

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins today

Children up to five years of age will be administered polio drops during the campaign

Countrywide anti-polio drive begins tomorrow

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 7.4 million and in Balochistan 2.5 million children will be given polio drops

Pakistan reports fifth poliovirus case in ongoing year

Pakistan reports fifth poliovirus case in ongoing year

One woman's journey of strength, transformation and hope to end polio

Frontline workers like Reshma play a key role as Pakistan strives for a polio-free future

Awareness about vaccination to be raised on World Polio Day today

Currently, only four countries in the world are left with the polio virus, including Pakistan

24-month-old child diagnosed with polio in Karachi

24-month-old child diagnosed with polio in Karachi

Poliovirus found in environmental samples of four cities, including Karachi, Peshawar, Pindi

Poliovirus found in environmental samples of four cities, including Karachi, Peshawar, Pindi

Poliovirus detected in Peshawar, Dera Bugti environmental samples: official

Poliovirus detected in Peshawar, Dera Bugti environmental samples: official

Poliovirus found in environmental samples from Peshawar, Dera Bugti

Poliovirus found in environmental samples from Peshawar, Dera Bugti

Prison: Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination

Opinion is divided as many believe it will backfire

Anti-polio campaign begins across country today

Over forty million children across the country will be administered polio vaccine.

Poliovirus detected in Peshawar, Pishin sewage samples

Poliovirus detected in Peshawar, Pishin sewage samples

Efforts on to root out poliovirus from Pakistan by year-end: minister

Efforts on to root out poliovirus from Pakistan by year-end: minister

Polio Eradication strategy committee meets Pakistan's health officials

This was the first engagement between senior GPEI officials and the caretaker government

Cop guarding polio team embraces martyrdom in Bannu attack

Incident took place in jurisdiction of Miryan police station

Two policemen escorting polio team gunned down in Quetta

Attack took place on the first day of a week-long campaign to administer the polio drops

Poliovirus found in Karachi environmental sample

Poliovirus found in Karachi environmental sample

Poliovirus' Afghan variant detected in Lahore

Poliovirus' Afghan variant detected in Lahore

Anti-polio campaign in various parts of country begins today

The first national immunization campaign of the current year 2023 will begin today (Monday).

National Polio immunization drive to start from Monday

National Polio immunization drive to start from Monday

PM, Gates agree to continue working together on shared objectives

PM, Gates agree to continue working together on shared objectives

Fresh polio drive to reach 13.5mn children

The third Sub-National Immunization Days campaign of the current year will be launched today

Nation salutes Levies soldier who sacrificed his life to protect polio workers: PM

Nation salutes Levies soldier who sacrificed his life to protect polio workers, says PM

Over 0.4 mln children to get anti-polio drops: DC

Over 0.4 mln children to get anti-polio drops: DC

Aseefa urges parents to support govt for polio eradication

Aseefa urges parents to support govt for polio eradication

Anti-polio campaign across Sindh to start from October 24

At least 6.5 million children would be administered polio vaccination across Sindh.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledge $1.2 billion to eradicate polio

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledge $1.2 billion to eradicate polio

One more case of wild polio reported in North Waziristan

According to NIH, the total number of polio cases in the country climbed to 18 this year.

Anti-polio campaign begins across country

Twenty-two million children under five years of age will be administered anti-polio vaccines.

PM terms 'polio-free Pakistan' a national goal

PM terms 'polio-free Pakistan' a national goal

PM vows to down 'enemies of children's health'

PM vows to down 'enemies of children's health'

COAS Gen Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication

COAS appreciated Bill Gates and his foundation’s efforts towards this noble cause.

PM expresses concern over increase in polio cases in KP

PM expresses concern over increase in polio cases in KP

One more case of wild polio reported in North Waziristan

At least 13 cases of polio virus as of July this year have been reported in North Waziristan.

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

Two polio workers shot dead in North Waziristan

Two polio workers died along with two others in Datta Khel.

Anti-polio campaign begins across country

In Punjab, 39,000 health workers are taking part in the the week-long campaign.

One more case of wild polio reported in North Waziristan

All the 11 children confirmed with wild polio virus as of June this year belong to North Waziristan.

8-month-old baby diagnosed with poliovirus in North Waziristan

8-month-old baby diagnosed with poliovirus in North Waziristan

Two new polio cases reported in North Waziristan

All the 10 children confirmed with polio virus as of June this year belong to North Waziristan.

Seventh polio case reported in country this year

Seventh polio case reported in country this year

Anti-polio campaign begins across country

Around 340,000 frontline workers will take part in the campaign

PM calls for collective efforts to eradicate polio from country

This year, 3 polio cases have been reported from North Waziristan.

Nationwide anti-polio drive to start from May 23

Government has decided to start a nationwide immunization campaign from May 23 to May 29.

PM expresses concern over resurfacing of a poliovirus case

PM Shehbaz has summoned a report from the authorities concerned.

Pakistan has a chance to make history by eradicating polio: Bill Gates

Pakistan has a chance to make history by eradicating polio

Pakistan's efforts to end polio receive global acknowledgement

Pakistan's efforts to end polio receive global acknowledgement

Pakistan marks one year polio-free

Pakistan marks one year polio-free

Pakistan launches anti-polio drive as COVID-19 cases rise

Pakistan launches anti-polio drive as COVID-19 cases rise

Bill Gates appreciates Pakistan's efforts to eradicate Polio

PM Imran, Bill Gates agree to continue working together on shared objectives

Man arrested for misbehaving with polio team workers in Lahore

The suspect along with his family members threw bricks on the polio team from his house's roof

No polio case in Pakistan in last 10 months, PM informed

The PM directed that other immunization programs should also be synchronized with polio campaigns

PM Imran, Bill Gates discuss steps to eradicate polio

The premier informed Bill Gates regarding Pakistan's efforts to eliminate polio from the country.

National polio immunization drive continues

National polio immunization drive continues

Five-day anti-polio drive across country begins

Five-day anti-polio drive across country begins

Anti-polio campaign to begin in Sindh, Balochistan from Monday

Anti-polio campaign to begin in Sindh, Balochistan from Monday

No polio case detected in last seven months: Dr Faisal

No polio case detected in last seven months: Dr Faisal

Dr Faisal shows aim to include Pakistan in list of polio-free countries

Dr Faisal shows aim to include Pakistan in list of polio free countries

PM Imran directs to utilize all resources to eradicate polio

PM Imran directs to utilize all resources to eradicate polio

Anti-polio drive begins in parts of country

Anti-polio drive begins in parts of country

Country's anti polio efforts yielding positive results: Faisal

Dr Faisal Sultan asked the parents to understand the importance of these drops.

Efforts continuing to achieve polio-free Pakistan despite COVID-19 challenges: PM

Efforts continuing to achieve polio-free Pakistan despite COVID-19 challenges: PM

BMGF lauds Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive

BMGF lauds Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive

PM stresses upon coordinated efforts to rid country from polio

PM stresses upon coordinated efforts to rid country from polio

PM launches national anti-polio drive

PM launches national anti-polio drive

Special polio campaign of varied duration begins in 124 districts of country

The health department of all provinces has appealed the parents to get their children vaccinated

Polio campaign of varied duration to begin in country tomorrow

Polio campaign of varied duration to begin in country tomorrow

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio situation, COVID-19 in Pakistan

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio situation, COVID-19 in Pakistan

PM, Bill Gates discuss latest status of COVID-19 pandemic, anti-polio drive

Mr. Gates acknowledged Pakistan's commitment to address climate change

Five-day anti–polio drive begins in Balochistan

Five-day anti–polio drive begins in Balochistan

Five-day anti-polio drive starts in Balochistan

More than 2.4 million children up to five years of age would be administered anti-polio drops.

Afghan polio vaccine drive in trouble after three female medics killed

Afghanistan's COVID-19 vaccination has not been affected since inoculations are being done

Three women polio workers shot dead in Afghanistan

Officials have blamed the Taliban for much of the violence across Afghanistan.

Nationwide anti-polio campaign begins

SOPs will be strictly implemented during the drive for protection against the coronavirus.

Anti-polio campaign to start across country from tomorrow

Anti-polio campaign to start across country from tomorrow

Funeral prayers offered of policeman killed escorting polio workers by unknown gunmen

Five day nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign is underway

Five-day anti-polio drive kicks off across country

Around 285,000 polio frontline workers will visit parents and caregivers at their doorstep.

Five-day nationwide anti-polio drive to start from tomorrow

Five-day nationwide anti-polio drive to start from tomorrow

Japanese envoy pays tribute to Pakistan's polio workers on door-to-door drive

Japanese envoy pays tribute to Pakistan's polio workers on door-to-door drive

Five-day anti-polio drive begins across country

Poliomyelitis drops will be administered to over 39 million children under the age of five.

Five-day national polio immunization drive starts today

A total of 82 polio cases have been reported so far in Pakistan this year.

Five-day national polio immunization drive to start from Monday

Five-day national polio immunization drive to start from Monday

Vaccinating children against Polio must for their health: CM Buzdar

The CM ordered for arranging special vaccination for children deprived of the anti-polio drops.

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss Pakistan's COVID-19 response, polio campaign resumption

Both pledged to continue working together to make further progress in ending polio in Pakistan.

Second phase of anti-polio drive starts in divisions of Sindh

Pakistan so far reported a total of 80 polio cases in 2020 out of which 22 cases are from Sindh.

Another polio case surfaces in Punjab

With the new case, the number of polio cases in Punjab in the current year has reached 13.

Poliovirus detected in sewage from Multan

The health department registered cases against three parents during the last campaign

Polio vaccine only way to protect children from disability: Asifa Bhutto

Polio vaccine only way to protect children from disability: Asifa Bhutto

Governors of KP, Nangarhar launch anti-polio drive at Pak-Afghan border

Governors of KP, Nangarhar launch anti-polio drive at Pak-Afghan border

Police register case against citizen for refusing polio vaccine in Faisalabad

Police register case against citizen for refusing polio vaccine in Faisalabad

COAS plants tree as part of Sarsabz-o-Shadab Pakistan, attends polio free Pakistan event

COAS plants tree as part of Sarsabz-o-Shadab Pakistan, attends polio free Pakistan event

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins

The campaign will be continued till September 25.

Five-day anti-polio campaign in KP begins today

The campaign would continue till September 25 across the province including merged tribal districts.

Polio campaign, vaccination of 6.50m children to start on Monday: EOC

The campaign would continue till September 25 across the province including merged tribal districts.

Five-day anti-polio campaign in KP to start on September 21

Polio teams will also be available at bus stops, railway stations and other public places.

Another polio case surfaces in Balochistan

With the new case, the number of polio cases in Balochistan in the current year has reached 19.

Three children abducted by fake polio workers in Chunian

Three children abducted by fake polio workers in Chunian

Another case of polio reported in Balochistan

Another case of polio reported in Balochistan

Govt to begin national anti-polio campaign this month

Govt to begin national anti-polio campaign this month

New polio cases reported in Balochistan, Punjab

One polio case has been reported in Balochistan and one in Punjab.

UN declares Africa free of polio

UN declares Africa free of polio

Polio campaign begins in Balochistan, AJK

Polio campaign begins in Balochistan, AJK

Polio eradication efforts need strong national commitment: CM

Polio eradication efforts need strong national commitment: CM

Sindh CM launches anti-polio drive

Murad Ali Shah said that the entire world has eliminated polio from countries

Seven-day anti-polio campaign starts across Sindh

9,255,925 children will be administered anti-polio drops in the campaign.

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss Pakistan's COVID-19 response, polio campaign resumption

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa spoke on telephone with Bill Gates.

KP CM launches polio campaign in 21 high-risk districts

Polio campaign has been resumed after four months of suspension due to Covid-19: CM

Yasmin Rashid directs authorities to ensure eradication of dengue larvae

Yasmin Rashid directs authorities to ensure eradication of dengue larvae

94 pc children vaccinated for polio in latest campaign

The anti-polio campaign continued for five days.

Japanese envoy welcomes resumption of anti-polio drive in Pakistan

He paid gratitude to the health staff engaged in the campaign under challenging circumstances

CM Buzdar directs to make Punjab Polio free

CM Buzdar directs to make Punjab Polio free

Countrywide polio vaccination campaign begins

In the first phase, 800,000 children under the age of five will be vaccinated.

Polio vaccination activities to resume from July 20 in KPK

Polio vaccination activities to resume from July 20 in KPK

COAS Gen Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication drive in Pakistan

The COAS thanked Bill Gates for his foundation's efforts towards the noble cause.

Coronavirus forcing parents to skip kids' vaccinations: UNICEF

Afghanistan is one of only three countries where polio remains endemic

Anti-polio campaign in KP suspended due to coronavirus

Anti-polio campaign in KP suspended due to coronavirus.

Two cases of Polio reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Both affected children are just over 1 year old

Another polio case surfaces in Balochistan

With the new case, the number of polio cases in the province in the current year has reached five.

Another polio case surfaces in Sindh

One more polio case has been reported in Shikarpur district of Sindh province.

Polio immunization drive to vaccinate over 39m children from Monday

Pakistan’s Polio Eradication programme scheduled three back to back national campaigns

CM approves launching anti-polio drive every month

The campaign would start from Feb 17 to administer anti-polio drops to 20 million children

PM Imran expresses govt's resolve to eradicate polio

Imran Khan said special measures are being taken to organize traffic on Pak-Afghan border areas.

US anti-polio team calls on COAS Bajwa

General Bajwa reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate polio in the country completely.

Seven-day anti-polio campaign in KP starts today

At least 2,773 teams have been constituted for the anti-polio campaign.

Sindh's first polio case of 2020 reported

Sindh's first polio case of 2020 reported.

Two more polio cases reported in KP

Two more polio cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Two more polio cases reported in Sindh

Two more polio cases reported in Sindh.

Five new polio cases surface in KP

The number of polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from January 2019 has increased to 88.

Six more polio cases surface in KP, Balochistan

Six more polio cases surface in KP, Balochistan

Two policemen killed as polio team in Lower Dir attacked

Two policemen killed as polio team in Lower Dir attacked.

PM Imran kicks off national anti-polio drive

Imran Khan urged the parents to actively seek administering anti-polio drops to their children.

Japan's government provides USD 4.5 million grant to procure oral polio vaccine

This grant worth USD 4.5 million will be used for procurement of oral polio vaccine.

Two more polio cases surface in KP

The total number of polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year now stands at 68.

Govt taking strict measures to remove harmful anti polio contents on Social media: Dr Zafar

He regretted that anti-vaccine campaigns had adversely affected the polio programme

Three-day anti-polio campaign in Balochistan starts today

At least 7,481 teams have been constituted for the anti-polio campaign.

World Polio Day: Wasim Akram appointed ambassador for anti-polio drive

World Polio Day: Wasim Akram appointed ambassador for anti-polio drive.

Babar Bin Atta resigns as PM's focal person on polio

Babar Bin Atta resigns as PM's focal person on polio.

12 anti-polio drive begins in Kohistan today

The government has ensured comprehensive security plan for the polio teams.

Twelve-day special anti-polio campaign begins in three districts of Kohistan tomorrow

A three-day polio campaign will also begin in Torghar district from tomorrow.

Anti-polio campaign continues in Punjab, KP and Balochistan on second day

Anti-polio campaign continues in Punjab, KP and Balochistan on second day.

Three-day anti-polio drive begins in parts of country

Three-day anti-polio drive begins in parts of country

Three-day anti-polio campaign to begin in KP today

Polio teams will also be available at bus stops, railway stations and other public places.

Three more polio cases in KP as tally reaches 58

The total number of polio cases in Pakistan this year now stands at 58.

Three-day anti-polio campaign to begin in KP on Monday

Polio teams will also be available at bus stops, railway stations and other public places.

Bill Gates pens letter to PM Khan; expresses concern on 'polio situation'

The meeting was briefed about the steps taken by the provinces to eradicate the polio virus.

PM Imran expresses disappointment on outbreak of poliovirus

PM Imran expresses disappointment on outbreak of poliovirus.

Five more polio cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Three polio cases were reported in Bannu and one each in Charsadda and North Waziristan.

Anti-polio campaign begins in KP on Monday

Strict security measures have been taken for the security of polio teams.

Five more polio cases surface in KP, toll reaches 31

The virus has been detected in two children belonging to Torghar and three kids from Bannu.

Three-day anti-polio campaign commences

In Sindh, around 5.5 million children under-five years of age will be vaccinated.