If Pakistan can handle Covid, why not polio, wonders IMB Report points out 82 cases of type-I wild poliovirus have been reported in Pakistan this year compared to 19 in 2016. Updated 27 Dec, 2020 07:27am
'Polio vaccine critical for your child's health': Religious leaders dispel rumours, endorse inoculation
Eradicating polio from Pakistan: Multiple doses of vaccine needed to ensure immunity, say experts Says OPV given multiple times leads to better control against wild polio virus in sewage as well. Shahzeb Ahmed Updated 01 Oct, 2020 11:37am
'Polio vaccine critical for your child's health': Religious leaders dispel rumours, endorse inoculation “Let the doctors do their jobs. When they say you need the vaccine, there is no room for ambiguity," says Maulana Swati. Shahzeb Ahmed Published 21 Sep, 2020 10:45am
Countrywide polio campaign aiming to immunise 40 million children kicks off today Pakistan and Afghanistan are now the only remaining strongholds of the virus in the world. Dawn.com Published 21 Sep, 2020 11:50am
16 reasons we need to end polio in Pakistan Pakistan is one of the only two polio-endemic countries in the world. Dawn.com Published 22 Aug, 2020 09:00am
Fighting Covid and polio: How the 1166 helpline is working to counter misinformation, address fears 1166 receives all sorts of calls, from requests of sending a polio team to the caller's area to whether the vaccine is halal. Zofeen T. Ebrahim Published 20 Aug, 2020 12:03pm
Over 40m children vaccinated during nationwide anti-polio drive Around 32m children were also given vitamin A supplements during the campaign. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published 20 Jan, 2021 07:50am
95pc children vaccinated against polio in KP, claim officials Hundreds of refusal cases covered; role of security forces lauded. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 18 Jan, 2021 09:52am
Policeman escorting polio workers shot dead in KP’s Karak Martyred official was escorting a team of polio health workers, who are unharmed. Zahid Imdad Published 12 Jan, 2021 02:19pm
Major anti-polio drive launched to vaccinate nine million under-five children in Sindh Children between six months and 59 months will also receive Vitamin A drops. Dawn Report Updated 12 Jan, 2021 09:57am
Drive against polio begins as Covid cases cross 500,000 mark A supplementary dose of Vitamin A drops will also be administered to the children during the five-day polio campaign. Ikram Junaidi Updated 11 Jan, 2021 08:40am
PM discusses Covid situation with Bill Gates Gates acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic while stimulating economic growth. From the Newspaper Updated 10 Dec, 2020 10:07am
98pc of polio drive target achieved in KP Official says situation will be much better next year due to resumption of vaccination. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 06 Dec, 2020 11:33am
Police official on polio duty shot dead in Bannu ASI Akhir Zaman was ambushed by assailants when he was returning to the police station. The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 03 Dec, 2020 10:35am
CM launches five-day polio drive in KP Over 6.4 million children below the age of five years will be vaccinated against poliovirus. Bureau Report Updated 01 Dec, 2020 11:28am
Five-day nationwide polio vaccination drive begins today 285,000 SOPs-observing health workers will take part in the campaign. Ikram Junaidi Updated 30 Nov, 2020 09:44am
Parents urged to ignore anti-polio propaganda KP has reported 22 wild polio cases this year, compared to 66 during this period last year. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 28 Nov, 2020 10:25am
Polio teams failed to reach far-flung areas of Dadu, say residents Hundreds of children under the age of five have been left out during the drives in August, September and October, they say. Qurban Ali Khushik Updated 18 Nov, 2020 10:30am
Polio officers demand contract extensions, assured of support from WHO Despite a rising number of polio cases, around 1,800 union council polio officers have lost their jobs, says one protester. Ikram Junaidi Updated 10 Nov, 2020 10:30am
Polio team attacked with axe; attacker held Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Riaz seeks police protection for each polio team in the district. The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 02 Nov, 2020 11:38am
Pakistan could be next polio-free country: WHO WHO official says key factor in success against polio is the hard work of more than 260,000 frontline workers. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 25 Oct, 2020 11:13am
WHO calls for more efforts to eradicate polio Official says 79 cases of polio have been reported so far this year as compared to 147 last year. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 24 Oct, 2020 11:26am
Two polio cases detected in Balochistan This year’s provincial tally rises to 23 with latest cases. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 18 Oct, 2020 09:26am
Fourth wild poliovirus case in DG Khan Deputy Commissioner Tahir Farooq claims the child was fully vaccinated and the detection of wild poliovirus in him is astonishing. Tariq Saeed Birmani Updated 06 Oct, 2020 11:00am
Polio case reported in Quetta Officials say the parents had refused to allow workers to give polio drops to their child during the anti-polio campaign. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 05 Oct, 2020 09:34am
Eradicating polio from Pakistan: Multiple doses of vaccine needed to ensure immunity, say experts Says OPV given multiple times leads to better control against wild polio virus in sewage as well. Shahzeb Ahmed Updated 01 Oct, 2020 11:37am
Another polio case surfaces in Bahawalpur in a month Officials say an inquiry will be launched to determine if the child was given polio drops regularly. The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 26 Sep, 2020 10:50am
Polio refusal cases covered in Kohat More than 20 refusal cases were addressed. A Correspondent Updated 25 Sep, 2020 11:23am
Bajaur villagers end boycott of anti-polio drive Officials warn residents against creating hurdles in efforts to eradicate polio. A Correspondent Updated 24 Sep, 2020 10:54am
Drive against polio in twin cities resumes after seven months Islamabad mayor says SOPs to limit Covid-19 spread will be observed during the vaccination campaign. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 22 Sep, 2020 11:30am
Five kidnapped polio workers recovered Security officials say the workers were kidnapped by armed men when they were administering polio vaccine drops to children. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 22 Sep, 2020 10:07am
'Polio vaccine critical for your child's health': Religious leaders dispel rumours, endorse inoculation “Let the doctors do their jobs. When they say you need the vaccine, there is no room for ambiguity," says Maulana Swati. Shahzeb Ahmed Published 21 Sep, 2020 10:45am
Polio case reported from Balochistan As many as 73 polio cases have been reported in the country so far this year as compared to 147 cases in 2019 and 12 in 2018. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 21 Sep, 2020 09:18am
63pc of environmental samples in Punjab test positive for poliovirus Official report says ratio was 38pc last year. Asif Chaudhry Updated 20 Sep, 2020 11:29am
Call to remove misconceptions about polio vaccine “The vaccine is safe for children and ulema can convey the message to the parents in a better way,” says Bannu commissioner. Dawn Report Updated 19 Sep, 2020 11:03am
Nine polio cases found in Punjab, Balochistan So far 72 cases of the crippling disease have been reported in the country this year. Dawn Report Updated 18 Sep, 2020 09:14am
Refusals against polio vaccination haunt KP children Over 200,000 children in 22 districts remained unimmunised in last campaign. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 14 Sep, 2020 11:30am
Polio vaccination at Torkham resumes after six months Health officials say they held a "face-to-face" meeting with their Afghan counterparts after almost a year. A Correspondent Updated 11 Sep, 2020 10:38am
Another child from Balochistan contracts poliovirus The number of polio cases in Balochistan has risen to 18 this year. Dawn Report Updated 08 Sep, 2020 08:42am
Polio case found in Balochistan A 34-month-old child was diagnosed with poliovirus in Pishin district. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 05 Sep, 2020 09:11am
Provinces’ help to be sought in polio drive: PM aide Dr Faisal rules out a polio-free Pakistan without parents’ continued support. Ikram Junaidi Updated 03 Sep, 2020 10:38am
Two poliovirus cases in south Punjab ring alarm bells Officials during the previous months had been claiming that Bahawalpur was a polio-free district. Majeed Gill | Tariq Saeed Birmani Updated 02 Sep, 2020 11:44am
Global health body portends poliovirus resurgence in Pakistan Even Africa had recently been declared polio-free. Asif Chaudhry Updated 29 Aug, 2020 12:10pm
Over 32m children vaccinated against polio in 130 districts Health teams were provided face masks, hand sanitiser. Ikram Junaidi Updated 26 Aug, 2020 09:23am
Africa declared free of wild polio by certification committee The last case in Africa was recorded four years ago in northeast Nigeria. Reuters Updated 25 Aug, 2020 08:57pm
Africa set to be declared free of wild polio “Happiness is an understatement, we've been on this marathon for over 30 years," says one doctor. AFP Updated 25 Aug, 2020 08:38pm
Covid can enhance resistance to polio vaccination in Pakistan: report In several instances, parents were too scared to take their children to hospital to complete vaccination. Anwar Iqbal Updated 24 Aug, 2020 09:03am
Fighting Covid and polio: How the 1166 helpline is working to counter misinformation, address fears 1166 receives all sorts of calls, from requests of sending a polio team to the caller's area to whether the vaccine is halal. Zofeen T. Ebrahim Published 20 Aug, 2020 12:03pm
Anti-polio teams come under attacks in Bahawalnagar, Faisalabad Faisalabad police register case against couple on charges of thrashing a polio workers team in Allama Iqbal Colony. Dawn Report Updated 19 Aug, 2020 11:14am
Anti-polio campaign launched in Balochistan Chief minister appeals to parents and tribal elders to cooperate with the polio teams. Saleem Shahid Updated 18 Aug, 2020 09:35am
Second death in two weeks: Polio claims 14-year-old boy’s life One of his immediate contacts also found infected with virus. Asif Chaudhry Updated 16 Aug, 2020 11:42am
Drive against polio from tomorrow Coordinator says services of religious scholars have also been acquired to persuade parents to get polio drops administered. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 16 Aug, 2020 09:23am
Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss Pakistan’s response to Covid-19 Gates praised Pakistan Army for supporting the national polio drive, ensuring proper reach and coverage, says statement. Ikram Junaidi Updated 16 Aug, 2020 08:53am
CM promises effective anti-polio campaigns Mahmood Khan inaugurates vaccination drive in 21 districts. Bureau Report Updated 13 Aug, 2020 11:51am
PM talks to Gates, emphasises resumption of anti-polio drive Premier expresses confidence in Pakistan’s ability to apply lessons from its Covid-19 response to eradicate polio. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 12 Aug, 2020 09:09am
Polio case reported in Balochistan According to an official of the National Institute of Health, the latest victim is a 20-month-old boy. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 10 Aug, 2020 09:05am
Peshawar union council’s child contracts polio 700,000 vaccinated during campaign in July. Ikram Junaidi Updated 31 Jul, 2020 11:00am
In pictures: Pakistan resumes anti-polio drives in the time of Covid-19 The disruption of the campaign had raised fears of a spike in polio cases in Pakistan. Reuters Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:56pm
Anti-polio drive begins in 27 UCs of Sindh Health minister says coordinated efforts are needed. APP Updated 21 Jul, 2020 10:13am
Pakistan resumes polio immunisation drive amid Covid-19 threat The drive will target high-risk areas, while vaccinators have been equipped with protective gear to guard against coronavirus. Reuters Updated 20 Jul, 2020 09:17pm
'Difficult but necessary': A new set of challenges as Pakistan restarts polio drives in the time of Covid-19 Restarting the campaign is aimed at mitigating the situation and targeting the more high-risk areas. Zofeen T. Ebrahim Updated 20 Jul, 2020 10:00pm
KP continues to record vaccine derived polio cases The province has registered 42 cases of cVDPV2 this year. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 20 Jul, 2020 10:54am
Polio campaign resumes in parts of Quetta today Initially, the focus will be on those union councils of Quetta district where major sewage network is located. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 20 Jul, 2020 10:07am
Vaccination is the only way to protect millions of Pakistani children against polio If a population is fully immunised against polio, it will be protected against both wild and vaccine-derived strains of the virus. Huma Khawar Updated 21 Jul, 2020 08:31am
Unlike Covid-19, there is vaccine against polio: Mehwish Hayat, Fahad Mustafa urge public to immunise children The actors' remarks come as a polio immunisation campaign is set to begin in the country on July 20. Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:35pm
Anti-polio campaign kicks off in S. Waziristan tomorrow Minister says province has so far reported 63 out of the total 108 cases reported across the country (58pc) this year. Bureau Report Updated 19 Jul, 2020 12:19pm
Polio case reported from Balochistan The national tally of cases this year has risen to 60. Ikram Junaidi | Saleem Shahid Updated 19 Jul, 2020 08:59am
Polio vaccination drive to commence from July 20, Covid-19 SOPs to be strictly followed: SAPM Zafar Mirza The latest push comes after a four-month suspension of vaccination activities because of restrictions on account of Covid-19. Dawn.com Updated 20 Jul, 2020 11:13am
Polio campaign resumes in Punjab on 20th Initially, polio vaccination activities will be carried out in 44 union councils of Faisalabad and 14 union councils of Attock. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 18 Jul, 2020 09:19am
'Investigations to be held in emergence of polio case' Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said authorities would probe the emergence of a poliovirus type 2 case in Attock's Hazro town. A Correspondent Updated 18 Jul, 2020 09:23am
Killing the virus AFTER a considerable lull, polio eradication efforts will once again resume in Pakistan. Before the novel ... Editorial Updated 18 Jul, 2020 09:17am
Infant in Attock diagnosed with poliovirus strain for which vaccinations halted in 2014 Punjab health minister expected to arrive for more information on the case. Amjad Iqbal Updated 17 Jul, 2020 05:05pm
Polio vaccination activities resume on 20th The areas to be covered in the first round are Faisalabad, Attock, South Waziristan, and parts of Karachi and Quetta. Ikram Junaidi Updated 17 Jul, 2020 02:10pm
Murad orders resumption of anti-polio drive on 20th Polio workers will be screened for symptoms to reduce risk to households. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 17 Jul, 2020 02:12pm
Polio case detected in Karachi Resident of Landhi, Karachi, has become paralysed because of the poliovirus. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 07 Jul, 2020 10:18am
$60m Islamic Development Bank aid for polio eradication approved The Islamic bank had previously contributed $100m to the same project. Amin Ahmed Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:38pm
Covid-19 hampers polio campaigns, world body told Another polio case reported in KP, taking national tally to 56. Ikram Junaidi Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:39pm
Polio case reported in Upper Dir after eight years After being declared a suspected carrier of poliovirus the boy’s samples were sent to NIH, Islamabad for confirmation. The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 17 Jul, 2020 02:08pm
Polio case reported in Pishin Thus far, 12 polio cases have been reported this year in Balochistan. Saleem Shahid Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:41pm
Plan ready to restart polio eradication drive: army chief Bill Gates praises Army’s role in anti-polio drive. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 11 Jun, 2020 08:06am
Chaman polio case brings this year’s tally to 50 Child from poor background received no dose of vaccine during six campaigns. Ikram Junaidi Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:43pm
KP reports polio case, taking year’s tally to 48 The latest victim is a 13-month-old male from Bannu. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:45pm
Four more polio cases found in Balochistan, Sindh The three polio cases in Balochistan were found in different districts of the province. Saleem Shahid | Ikram Junaidi Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:46pm
Two polio cases reported from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 18 and 15 month old females contract virus, taking national polio tally for 2020 to 44. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:47pm
Another polio case found This year’s tally for Sindh goes to 15 and the countrywide figure to 41. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 22 Apr, 2020 08:17am
Two more polio cases detected, taking year’s tally to 41 Sindh and Balochistan have reported one case each. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:49pm
Lockdown affects routine immunisation of children EPI assigns staffers tasks related to coronavirus. Ashfaq Yusufzai Updated 08 Apr, 2020 10:09am
Sindh reports another polio case, taking year’s tally to 13 A total of 37 polio cases have been reported in the country so far this year. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:51pm
Polio immunisation suspended amid Covid-19 pandemic The announcement came after a meeting of the Polio Oversight Board, an expert body coordinated by WHO and partners. AP Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:53pm
Three more polio cases found in KP A three cases are in boys under two years of age. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:55pm
Eight cases of poliovirus reported from KP, Punjab Six cases in KP, two in Punjab. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:56pm
145,073 children vaccinated on second day of polio immunisation campaign Polio vaccination teams to ensure a door-to-door marking and finger marking process. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 18 Mar, 2020 09:43am
Five-day polio vaccination drive begins in Balochistan today Over 4,500 teams will take part in campaign spanning over 20 districts. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Updated 16 Mar, 2020 08:27am
Four-year-old baby from Sindh new victim of polio The total nationwide tally for the current year rises to 30, which is around four times as much for the year 2017. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Jul, 2020 04:58pm
Villagers in Bajaur, Lakki end boycott of anti-polio drive After the announcement, 50 children were administered anti-polio drops. Dawn Report Updated 12 Mar, 2020 08:43am
Senate body to call former polio focal person to explain rise in cases Polio programme head says budget allocation for EPI should be reconsidered. Ikram Junaidi Updated 12 Mar, 2020 08:57am
Two more polio cases detected The current years tally has risen to 27. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 12 Mar, 2020 08:54am