The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has confirmed another polio case in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2025 to 14. According to the Polio Reference Laboratory, the latest case was reported from North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where a 19-month-old child was diagnosed with the virus. 

The breakdown of reported cases included eight from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four from Sindh, and one each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. In response to the latest case, the National EOC has announced that a special vaccination campaign will soon be launched in 11 union councils of North Waziristan to contain the spread of the virus. 

Health authorities have urged parents to ensure their children receive drops in every immunization campaign. They also emphasized the importance of completing routine vaccinations on time to protect children from the virus and other preventable diseases. Pakistan remains one of the few countries in the world where the poliovirus continues to circulate, making continued vigilance and public cooperation essential for eradication efforts.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)