New Polio Case Emerges in KP, National Tally Climbs to 18
The National Polio Emergency Operations Centre has developed a new action plan targeting South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aiming to curb the rising number of polio cases in the region.
Pakistan- A new polio case has been confirmed in Tank district, where a 10-month-old child tested positive for the virus, raising Pakistan’s polio case count to 18 this year.
In response, the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre has devised a new action plan tailored for South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where persistent access issues have hampered vaccination efforts.
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WPV Polio Cases Across Pakistan’s Provinces
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sindh | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 5 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 33 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 93 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 11 |
| Balochistan | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL POLIO CASES | 54 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 147 | 84 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 74 | 18 |
Officials say efforts are being intensified to overcome logistical barriers and improve the quality of immunization drives in high-risk areas. The center reiterated its commitment to eliminating polio through sustained efforts and targeted interventions in vulnerable regions.
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