Country Reports Fifth Polio Case In Karachi

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Islamabad: A 31-month-old child has been diagnosed with polio in Karachi’s Eastern District, reporting the fifth polio case of this year, said Health Ministry on Saturday.

Health Ministry spokesperson said the affected child belongs to union council Gujru, from which the fourth case of this year was also reported.

He informed that a high-quality polio campaign will be organised in high-risk areas where the virus is present.

Spokesman further said that the government is ensuring all the necessary measures on an emergency basis to eradicate polio. We are working together with our partners in this fight, he added.

He urges that mainstream and social media should play an important role in eradicating polio in the country.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries worldwide where polio continues to threaten the health and well-being of children. This situation underscores the persistent efforts required to address and eliminate the threat of polio in these regions.