Poliovirus Confirmed In 43 Environmental Samples Countrywide

News Desk

Islamabad: Health Caretaker Minister Dr Nadeem Jan informed that 43 positive environmental samples have been reported in the country which is very worrying.

Poliovirus has been detected in the environmental samples of four districts of the country, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Chaman and Peshawar, stated the Ministry of Health Spokesperson.

Pakistan has the world’s most sensitive polio surveillance system as rapid confirmation of the virus in environmental samples demonstrated that the system is working efficiently, Dr Jan added.

The presence of viruses in the environment is a threat to every child, he said.

The genetic analysis revealed that the virus found in all the samples belonged to the poliovirus cluster in Afghanistan.

Health Minister further said that the crippling disease is incurable and that the only vaccine provided lifelong protection to children.

We have organised many polio campaigns this year and in November, in the areas where the virus is present, the children would be vaccinated through a campaign, CM added.

Dr Nadeem urged parents to give polio drops to children in every campaign. Additional input from APP