Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan, 55 Cases Reported in 2024

  The fight against poliovirus in Pakistan faces setbacks as three more cases have emerged in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The latest cases were confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health. The affected children include two girls aged 8 and 20 months from Dera Ismail Khan and …

Pakistan Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Cases in 2024

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded 20,057 dengue cases in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), sources reported on Wednesday. The figures span from January 1 to November 15, highlighting the severity of the outbreak. Ten people have died from dengue this year. However, the report indicates a lack of data from …

Pakistan Reports Two New Polio Cases

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported two new cases of the polio virus, bringing the total for the year to 26. This sharp rise in cases occurs despite rigorous efforts by authorities to eradicate the crippling disease. Polio is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects children under the age of five. Children who are malnourished or …

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