Pakistan Reports Third Polio Case of 2025 in Larkana
Larkana – Health authorities in Pakistan have confirmed the third case of polio in 2025, this time reported in Larkana, Sindh. The child, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, tested positive for the poliovirus, prompting immediate public health measures to prevent further transmission.
Officials from the Ministry of Health stated that vaccination teams have been deployed in the affected area to conduct emergency immunization drives. “Our priority is to ensure that all children under the age of five in the vicinity receive the polio vaccine as quickly as possible,” said a senior health official. The government has also initiated surveillance and awareness campaigns to educate parents about the importance of completing routine polio immunization schedules.
Pakistan has made significant progress in polio eradication, but sporadic cases continue to pose challenges. Health experts noted that continued vigilance, timely vaccination campaigns, and community cooperation are essential to prevent outbreaks, especially in regions with limited healthcare access.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspected cases immediately and to support vaccination teams, stressing that the poliovirus remains highly contagious but preventable through immunization. NGOs and local community leaders are also being engaged to encourage compliance with vaccination drives.
The report of this third case serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for concerted public health efforts, particularly in high-risk districts, to achieve the ultimate goal of a polio-free Pakistan.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
پاکستان میں 2025 کا تیسرا پولیو کیس لورکانا میں رپورٹ ہوا ہے، جس کے بعد فوری حفاظتی ویکسینیشن اور آگاہی مہمات شروع کر دی گئی ہیں۔
