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Pakistan vaccinates 19 million children in polio drive as floods disrupt eradication push

  • Polio cases rose to 74 in 2024 from six the year before, alarming Pakistan’s health officials
  • Authorities have postponed the drive in nine Punjab districts, Bajaur and Upper Dir in KP
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Pakistan thanks Saudi Arabia, pledges renewed anti-polio effort as cases hit 14

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Pakistan says 96% of children vaccinated in ongoing anti-polio drive

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Over 36 million children vaccinated as Pakistan anti-polio campaign enters fourth day

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