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Pakistan reports decline in polio cases in 2025

  • Cases drop to 30 from 74 in 2024, with no new infections recorded since September
  • Authorities plan intensified targeted drives in 2026 to halt remaining transmission
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan vaccinates over 43 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters 6th day

By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Pakistan vaccinates over 42 million children as last polio drive of 2025 enters fifth day

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
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Pakistan PM meets Bill Gates, calls partnership key in polio fight

By Arab News Pakistan ·

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

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan reports two new polio cases, taking 2025 tally to 21

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

Pakistan confirms 18th polio case of 2025 amid low vaccine uptake in high-risk areas

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

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Pakistani province probes alleged sale of UNICEF-tagged soap for anti-polio campaign

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising 2025 tally to 12

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan reports first-ever polio case in northern Gilgit-Baltistan, bringing 2025 tally to 11

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
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Pakistan kicks off nationwide polio drive, aims to vaccinate 45 million children

By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Pakistan says 44 million vaccinated in ongoing anti-polio nationwide campaign

By Shahjahan Khurram ·

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