Environmental surveillance has detected the presence of poliovirus in samples collected from five districts of Sindh during August, prompting health authorities to strengthen vaccination and preventive measures in the affected areas. According to the Sindh Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), one environmental sample each from Karachi’s West, Korangi, Central and South districts tested positive for poliovirus….
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has announced a 28 per cent increase in the daily allowance for frontline polio workers, with the revised payment set to take effect from the next nationwide vaccination campaign. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the increased allowance is aimed at providing better financial support to workers…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to eradicating Polio, highlighting a significant decline in reported cases during 2026. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office Pakistan, the prime minister emphasised that sustained coordination between federal and provincial governments, frontline health workers, and international partners remains essential to achieving a…
