Pakistan Reports First Poliovirus Case of 2025
Pakistan has confirmed its first poliovirus case of 2025, health authorities announced, signaling the urgent need for continued vaccination efforts. The patient, a child under five, was reported in a high-risk district, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in certain areas despite past eradication efforts.
Officials from the Ministry of National Health Services emphasized immediate containment measures, including isolation, contact tracing, and targeted vaccination campaigns in the affected community. Mobile teams and local health workers have been deployed to ensure that children in nearby areas receive timely immunization.
Medical experts stressed the importance of public cooperation, urging parents to vaccinate their children and report any suspected symptoms. They reminded the public that poliovirus remains highly infectious and that sustained immunization campaigns are critical to prevent outbreaks.
The government reiterated its commitment to eradicating polio from Pakistan, coordinating with provincial authorities, international organizations, and local communities to maintain high coverage and surveillance throughout the country.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
پاکستان میں 2025 کا پہلا پولیو کیس رپورٹ ہوا ہے۔ صحت کے حکام نے فوری ویکسینیشن مہم اور رابطہ تلاش کے اقدامات شروع کر دیے ہیں تاکہ مزید پھیلاؤ روکا جا سکے۔
