Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, which sits on the Afghan border, has reported 20 polio cases in 2024, while Sindh has detected 12 cases.

Pakistan is grappling with a rising polio crisis, as the highly contagious Wild Poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)—the last remaining wild poliovirus serotype—continues to spread. In 2024, the country ...

Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio have suffered another blow after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.

Pakistan reports its 13th polio case of 2025, highlighting challenges in eradication efforts amidst security issues, vaccine ...

The worst feeling is seeing chil­dren suffer from preventable conditions like polio. This year alone, Pakistan has recorded eight cases of wild poliovirus, surpass­ing last year's total of six ...

Pakistan, May 21 -- Pakistan's Federal Health Minister, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has raised alarms over India's use of water as a weapon, calling it a serious threat to public health in Pakistan ...

Cases have been rising in Afghanistan and Pakistan — and global health specialists are worried that this year's U.S. foreign aid cuts could usher in a wider resurgence.

Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent ...

Why are we failing to eradicate polio? Pakistan faces a polio crisis with 40 cases this year, highlighting urgent need for revamped eradication strategies.

Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio have suffered another blow after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.