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Poliovirus

$2.6bn pledged in global push to wipe out polio

The funding will vaccinate 370 million children annually over the next five years.
Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:09am

Pakistan reports year’s 15th polio case

London children to be offered polio booster as samples found

London children to be offered polio booster as samples found

Pakistan detects 14th polio case of the year

Pakistan detects 14th polio case of the year

13th polio case from KP puts question mark on vaccination

High court declares polio vaccination duty for tribal teachers illegal

Polio vaccinators stay firm despite attacks

Polio vaccination campaign in 25 very high-risk districts begins today

Polio vaccination campaign in 25 very high-risk districts begins today

Govt orders polio risk assessment after resurgence of cases

Seventh child found infected with poliovirus in North Waziristan

Political fluidity harmed polio programme: report

Political fluidity harmed polio programme: report

Leaders at Geneva moot urge urgent action to eradicate polio

Leaders at Geneva moot urge urgent action to eradicate polio

Polio workers harassed, prevented from administering drops in Rawalpindi

Pakistan reports two more polio cases

Pakistan reports fourth polio case in one month

The victim is a 13-month-old boy who has been paralysed by wild poliovirus in the in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan.
Ikram Junaidi Published 26 May, 2022 07:17am

Polio workers go on strike at Torkham border

Demand payment of Rs1,000 as daily stipend, grant of four days leave every month, timely payment of monthly salaries.
The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:39am
Rs250m announced for flood-affected polio workers

Rs250m announced for flood-affected polio workers

Compensation to be paid to frontline staff; KP health dept employees demand restoration, salaries.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 12 Dec, 2022 08:56am

Japan announces $3.9m grant for polio eradication in Pakistan

"We are committed and optimistic about eradicating polio by 2023,” says Heath Minister Abdul Qadir Patel.
Amin Ahmed Updated 09 Dec, 2022 08:27am
Polio will be eradicated from Pakistan by end of 2023: Unicef director

Polio will be eradicated from Pakistan by end of 2023: Unicef director

Says current data suggests the virus is now under control in the country.
APP Updated 05 Dec, 2022 09:24am
Refusals, missed children still a challenge in fight against polio, says Sindh CM Murad

Refusals, missed children still a challenge in fight against polio, says Sindh CM Murad

Anti-polio campaign launched in ‘very high-risk’ UCs of Karachi divison, Hyderabad.
Faiza Ilyas Updated 29 Nov, 2022 10:33am
Countrywide anti-polio campaign to target high-risk areas

Countrywide anti-polio campaign to target high-risk areas

Drive will be launched in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab today and in KP on Dec 5.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:34am

Pakistan, Afghanistan join hands against polio

Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel stresses need to devise a collective strategy to ensure eradication of the virus
Ikram Junaidi Updated 15 Nov, 2022 10:13am

Special anti-polio drive launched in Balochistan

During the campaign, 1.785 million children below the age of five years will be vaccinated in 19 out of 34 districts.
Saleem Shahid Updated 25 Oct, 2022 08:47am
Polio workers paid tributes for contributions in difficult times

Polio workers paid tributes for contributions in difficult times

Women workers protecting children against preventable, lifelong paralysis, Abdul Qadir Patel says.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 25 Oct, 2022 09:25am

Week-long polio campaign to vaccinate 1.7m children in Balochistan

Province has remained polio-free since April 2021.
Saleem Shahid Updated 14 Oct, 2022 09:42am

Al-Azhar rejects fatwas against polio vaccination in Pakistan

Describes vaccination as "religious, medical and humanitarian duty".
Dawn Report Updated 13 Oct, 2022 08:42am

All 19 polio cases in 2022 came from KP

Latest case reported from South Waziristan — the first case from the area after a gap of two years.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 17 Sep, 2022 08:28am
12,000 Lahore children left out of polio vaccine cover in August drive

12,000 Lahore children left out of polio vaccine cover in August drive

This is the highest number of missed children reported in the provincial capital so far.
Asif Chaudhry Updated 15 Sep, 2022 10:14am

New case of poliovirus found in North Waziristan

It is the 18th case of the crippling disease detected in the country this year.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 13 Sep, 2022 09:59am

Alarm as poliovirus found in sewage sample in Karachi

Sample collected from a sewage line from Landhi’s Bakhtawar goth.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 12 Sep, 2022 09:52am

Polio samples found in New York

Governor of New York declares state disaster emergency.
Reuters Updated 10 Sep, 2022 09:52am
Melinda Gates underscores women’s role in polio drives

Melinda Gates underscores women’s role in polio drives

Holds virtual meeting with women health workers from the Pakistan’s polio programme.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 09 Sep, 2022 10:04am

New York polio case stirs fear, vaccine push

Infected man was a member of the Orthodox Jewish community where vaccine hesitancy tends to run high.
AFP Updated 04 Sep, 2022 09:32am
Rs37.2bn cash assistance for flood-hit people launched

Rs37.2bn cash assistance for flood-hit people launched

1.5m families to be given Rs25,000 in immediate relief.
Syed Irfan Raza Updated 20 Aug, 2022 09:21am
Week-long drive to vaccinate 9.9m children against polio begins in Sindh

Week-long drive to vaccinate 9.9m children against polio begins in Sindh

No polio case has been detected in Sindh since July 2020, CM Murad says.
Tahir Siddiqui Updated 16 Aug, 2022 10:37am
Why polio is turning up in UK, US now

Why polio is turning up in UK, US now

Polio is spreading in London, New York and Jerusalem for the first time in decades, spurring catch-up vaccination campaigns.
Reuters Updated 16 Aug, 2022 09:05am

Polio virus found in New York

Health department urges unvaccinated New Yor­kers "to get vaccinated now".
Reuters Updated 13 Aug, 2022 10:16am
Minister threatens polio vaccine boycott in ex-Fata areas

Minister threatens polio vaccine boycott in ex-Fata areas

Says people would boycott vaccination campaign if govt and security institutions fail to restore peace.
Waseem Ahmed Shah Updated 13 Aug, 2022 07:44am

Samples from seven cities found positive for polio

Samples from Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Bannu, Nowshera and Swat found positive, says NIH official.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 03 Aug, 2022 07:34am
PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss polio fight

PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss polio fight

PM Shehbaz renews pledge to purge the country of all forms of poliovirus.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 30 Jul, 2022 09:49am
Citizens asked to shun conspiracies on vaccination, family planning

Citizens asked to shun conspiracies on vaccination, family planning

Health minister says some elements trying to create impression that family planning, vaccination aren't compatible with religion.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 19 Jul, 2022 08:23am
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