Pakistan reports eighth polio case of 2026 from KP's Khyber district
Pakistan has reported its eighth polio case of 2026 from Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said on Sunday. With the latest case, the number of polio cases reported in the country this year has reached eight, including six from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two from Sindh. The NEOC said a special sub-national polio vaccination campaign would begin on…
Pakistan has confirmed its eighth polio case of 2026, originating from Khyber district within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). This brings the total number of polio cases reported in the country this year to eight, with six instances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two in Sindh.
The NEOC has announced that a targeted sub-national polio vaccination campaign will commence on November 2, spanning 97 selected districts throughout the nation and concluding on November 8. During this week-long initiative, an estimated 24 million children under the age of five will be given polio drops. The NEOC has urged parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccines during each campaign and to adhere to their regular immunization schedule.
Additionally, the NEOC has called upon all sectors of society to contribute to the eradication of polio, emphasizing that while the disease has no cure, it can be prevented through vaccination.
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