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Pakistan Reports New polio Case, Raising Global Concerns
CITY – June 3, 2024 –
A new polio case in Pakistan has been confirmed, identified in the Diamir district of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to the National Institute of Health, raising global health concerns. This is the first case of PVS1 in Gilgit-Baltistan this year and the eleventh case confirmed in Pakistan in 2025, as of June 3rd. The recent surge underscores ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease and necessitates further public health measures, as proven by doctors and medical researchers around the world.
Pakistan Reports New Polio Case, Raising Global Concerns
A new case of type 1 wild poliovirus (PVS1) has been confirmed in Pakistan, according to the regional benchmark laboratory for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health. The case was identified in the Diamir district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
First Case in Gilgit-Baltistan
This marks the first reported PVS1 case in Gilgit-Baltistan this year. It also represents the eleventh confirmed case in Pakistan in 2025.
Geographic Distribution of cases
The other ten cases are distributed across Pakistan:
- Five in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Four in Sindh
- One in Punjab
Did You Know?
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis.
Global Polio Cases in 2025
The recent case in Pakistan brings the total number of PVS1 cases worldwide to 13 in 2025. Afghanistan has reported the other two cases.
2024 Polio Statistics
In 2024, a total of 99 wild poliovirus cases were reported globally, with 74 in Pakistan and 25 in Afghanistan.
National Vaccination campaign
Pakistan concluded its third national vaccination campaign against polio on May 26,2025. The campaign aimed to vaccinate more than 45 million children under the age of five in 159 districts, including high-risk areas.
Pro Tip:
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent polio. Ensure children receive all recommended doses of the polio vaccine to protect them from this debilitating disease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is polio?
- Polio is a disease caused by the poliovirus that can lead to paralysis.
- How does polio spread?
- Polio spreads from person to person, often through contaminated water or food.
- Is there a cure for polio?
- There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented through vaccination.
- How many polio cases have been reported in Pakistan this year?
- As of June 3, 2025, there have been 11 confirmed polio cases in Pakistan.
Reader Question:
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