{
  "id": 14856713,
  "title": "Samples test negative for poliovirus in Balochistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/samples-test-negative-for-poliovirus-in-balochistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:18:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037488/samples-test-negative-for-poliovirus-in-balochistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "QUETTA: All 23 environmental samples collected across Balochistan to detect the poliovirus returned negative, reflecting encouraging progress in the ongoing fight against polio in the province. Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti and Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar have directed authorities to further strengthen anti-polio measures. Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2026",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}