Islamabad, (Newsman): The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has confirmed another polio case in Pakistan, bringing the total for 2024 to 50.
The latest case involves a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where tests conducted by the National Reference Lab identified Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1).
This marks the second case in Tank this year, with genetic testing linking it to a previous case from July in the same area.
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Balochistan remains the hardest-hit province, reporting 24 cases, followed by Sindh with 13 cases, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 11, and one case each in Punjab and Islamabad.
Authorities are urging parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations, especially in high-risk areas, to prevent further spread of the virus.
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The increase in cases has raised concerns among international health organizations, prompting calls for emergency action. In response, Pakistan has pledged to take swift measures, and representatives from these organizations are expected to visit the country later this month to assess the situation and provide support.
