Poliovirus

Poliovirus found in sewage samples of three more cities

The National Institute of Health confirms Type-1 Wild Poliovirus found in sewage samples of three more Pakistani cities, genetically linked to the imported YB3A genetic cluster of WPV1. The virus has been discovered in sewage samples of 34 districts this year, with the government's commitment to eliminating polio from the country. Prime Minister aims for collaboration to eradicate the disease.

Poliovirus found in nine environmental samples

The Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of poliovirus in nine districts of Pakistan, with samples from several cities testing positive. The Ministry emphasized the importance of polio vaccination for children under five years of age and announced a nationwide anti-polio drive to administer vaccine drops to millions of children.