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PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to end polio in Pakistan

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PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to end polio in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign on Sunday by giving polio drops to children under five. He emphasized his government’s commitment to eradicating polio from Pakistan. Speaking at the launch, he raised concerns about the rise in polio cases, with 60 new infections reported this year. However, he expressed confidence that joint … Read more

Polio case reported in North Waziristan

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Pakistan has reported 11 polio cases this year.

Another case of polio was reported in North Waziristan, bringing the number of cases in the area to twelve. According to the details available to Bol News, the southern and northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared sensitive to the virus. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, KP has 18 high-risk union councils … Read more

Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate polio praised by UN agencies

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The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) have praised the Government of Pakistan’s constant determination to eradicate polio from the country. The UN agencies applauded the strenuous efforts made to make sure inoculation programs sustained even during COVID-19 heaves in the country. Both agencies urged for greater unity and more … Read more

COAS, Christopher Elias Discuss Polio Situation In Pakistan

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COAS, Christopher Elias Discuss Polio Situation In Pakistan

Mr Christopher Elias, Chair, Polio Oversight Board, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, President Global Development Programme, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment to comprehensive Polio eradication were discussed. COAS acknowledged the services rendered by Polio Health Workers for polio … Read more

PM Imran Khan Launches five-day anti-polio drive nationwide

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a five-day nationwide anti-polio drive in hopes of vaccinating all the children of the country and make Pakistan polio-free. To kick off the campaign, PM Imran administered polio drops to children below five years of age at his office. The federal government has marked out an inclusive national emergency … Read more

COAS appreciates Bill Gates’ Efforts Towards Polio Eradication In Pakistan

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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) had a telephone conversation, today.

Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment to comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed.

COAS said that it was a national cause and national effort. He said that we will only call it a success when no child is affected by Polio anymore in Pakistan. Credit goes to the grassroots workers including mobile polio teams, Law Enforcement Agencies, and health representatives.

Mr. Gates conveyed his special appreciation for the Pakistan Army for supporting the national polio drive and ensuring proper reach and coverage of polio campaigns this year, particularly through the involvement of community leaders and influencers.

COAS appreciated the untiring efforts of Mr. Bill Gates and his foundation towards the noble cause of Polio eradication at a global level and assured him of continued support.

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New polio case reported in Punjab

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On Friday, a new polio case has been reported in Bahawalpur’s Ahmedpur East tehsil. According to the details, the provincial tally reached 10 after a new polio case has been registered. As per the health officials, the neck, legs, hands, and face of the child have been affected by the poliovirus. This is the second … Read more

Anti-polio drive to begin across the country from today

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Anti-polio drive targeting over 34m children launched countrywide

Anti Polio drive is set to be launched in different areas of the country. According to the details, in Karachi, drive to eradicate polio will be launched in specific towns including Baldia, Orangi, North Nazimabad and Liaquatabad, during which 260,000 children will be administered anti-polio vaccine. In addition to this, a five-day anti-polio drive will … Read more

Anti-polio campaign to be launched in Pakistan from July 20

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The Federal Government has decided to initiate a special anti-polio immunization drive from July 20, after 58 cases of disabling disease have been reported in Pakistan during the current year. The immunization campaign will be launched in four provinces of the country according to sources, especially in areas that have reported increasing cases of polio. … Read more

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