ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported its 50th polio case of 2024, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). A 20-month-old girl from Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1), marking the second case from Tank this year. The province of Balochistan remains the hardest hit with 24 cases, followed by Sindh with 13, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 11, and Punjab and Islamabad each recording one.
Authorities stress the need for widespread vaccination campaigns, especially in high-risk areas. The rise in cases has prompted international organizations to call for emergency measures. Pakistan has assured swift action, with these organizations expected to visit the country later this month to assist in efforts to control the virus.
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