Pakistan reports fifth polio case of 2026

Of the 31 polio cases reported nationwide in 2025, 20 were recorded in the province, while Sindh reported nine cases and Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan recorded one case each.Authorities said that polio eradication is a collective responsibility, while Pakistan’s dedicated frontline workers ensure that vaccines reach every child; parents and caregivers play a crucial role by making sure their children receive all recommended doses, including routine immunisations.The authorities added that communities,….

Together, we can achieve a polio-free future for every child, in Pakistan and worldwide.The NEOC claimed Pakistan has reduced polio cases by 99.8% through the use of safe and effective vaccines, bringing the annual caseload down from an estimated 20,000 in the early 1990s to 31 in 2025, and five reported so far this year.The NEOC said overall poliovirus transmission has declined since 2025, but the virus continues to circulate….

Pakistan reports fifth polio case of 2026 Four out of five cases reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu.