PM Shehbaz lauds Bill Gates for playing remarkable role in polio eradication
Pakistan ran five polio campaigns during last six months
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Five new polio cases surface in KP
The number of polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from January 2019 has increased to 88.
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.
Three-day anti-polio drive to begin in Balochistan on Monday
Fool proof security arrangements have also been made for security of mobile teams
Another poliovirus case emerges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Babar Bin Atta said that polio campaign in Bannu will start from Monday where he will lead the team.
WHO says Pakistan's polio programme no longer on-track
WHO expressed its concerns about the attacks on vaccinators and the police accompanying them.
Babar Atta alerts parents against anti-polio propaganda
11 more cases of polio have been reported in Bannu division
KP govt takes action against schools involved in polio propaganda
People feared after their malicious propaganda and polio teams were attacked in some areas: Babar
CM Buzdar urges Ulema to play role in anti-polio campaign
Our mission is to make the country free from polio as it is our national duty: Usman Buzdar
Anti polio drive: KP govt asked to take action against conspirators
vaccination given to children was safe and according to standards: report
New polio case surfaces in North Waziristan
Polio virus has been confirmed in a three-year-old girl in North Waziristan.
Second polio case surfaces in Lahore in two days
According to details, the victim was identified as 13-year-old girl.
Toll reaches nine as another polio case surfaces in Lahore
The victim was identified as 10-year-old boy who was resident of Allama Iqbal Town.
Anti-polio drive halted in Pakistan after attacks on health officials
Pakistan is one of three countries in the world where polio is still endemic.
Polio vaccine drama: Police arrest nine more for vandalism in Peshawar
The officers have recovered weapons from the suspects.
