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Wild poliovirus found in sewage samples of Hangu and Karachi 27 September 2023
Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from Peshawar and Pishin 25 September 2023
Environmental samples from Peshawar, Karachi test positive for wild poliovirus 07 September 2023
GPEI Strategy Committee visits Pakistan, meets health officials 03 September 2023
Melinda French Gates meets women polio workers in virtual meeting 31 August 2023
Wild poliovirus detected in Lahore’s sewer system 31 August 2023
Rawalpindi: Poliovirus detected in environmental sample 23 August 2023
Caretaker Health Minister visits Polio Emergency Centre on first day of office 18 August 2023
Wild poliovirus found in environmental sample from Peshawar 17 August 2023
Three-year-old paralyzed by polio in Bannu 02 August 2023
Poliovirus detected in environmental sample from Peshawar 27 July 2023
GPEI delegation concludes visit to Pakistan 21 July 2023
Federal Health Minister holds National Task Force meeting with Global Polio Eradication partners 21 July 2023
Pakistan Polio Laboratory is the best in the world: Health Minister 21 July 2023
Poliovirus detected in Karachi’s Sewage Sample 08 June 2023
Donors and Partners Strategize Future Pathways for Polio Eradication in Pakistan 07 June 2023
Polio Programme and Chugtai Lab join hands for polio eradication 30 May 2023
Peshawar: Two environmental samples test positive for poliovirus 29 May 2023
Positive environmental sample reported from Hangu 26 May 2023
Sub-national Immunization Campaign Launched to Reach 23 Million Children 15 May 2023
Wild poliovirus isolated from sewage sample in Lower South Waziristan 13 May 2023
Rotary International delegation visits Pakistan, reiterates continued support for polio eradication 11 May 2023
Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from Peshawar and Hangu 03 May 2023
French Development Agency commits support to polio eradication 19 March 2023
Despite Challenges, our Goal for a Polio Free Pakistan is firm, says Health Minister 17 March 2023
Three-year-old paralyzed by polio in Bannu 17 March 2023
Over 21m children to be vaccinated in March polio campaign 12 March 2023
Polio programme renews ties with medical associations 09 March 2023
Over 6 million children vaccinated in polio drive in 39 districts 21 February 2023
Polio campaign kicks off in 39 districts after Lahore virus detection 12 February 2023