Disease eradication
Senior government officials in Peshawar have emphasized the need for a concerted effort to eradicate polio in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, despite the province remaining polio-free this year. The officials noted that environmental samples from various districts had tested positive for the poliovirus, highlighting the importance of vigilance and preventive measures. The
Disease eradication
As the anti-polio campaign in Rawalpindi is set to begin in September, the District Polio Eradication Committee (DPEC) has issued a directive to launch a comprehensive awareness drive to educate the public about the importance of vaccination and the risks of permanent disability from polio. Under the chairmanship of Deputy
Disease eradication
A 20-month-old girl from the Killa Saifullah district in Balochistan has been diagnosed with polio, marking the first case in the region since 2020 and the 14th in Pakistan this year. This incident highlights the critical need for continuous vaccination efforts, particularly in areas close to the Afghanistan border, where
Disease eradication
Concerns about the persistence of poliovirus in Pakistan have intensified as two new cases were reported in Balochistan, bringing the total to 11 cases this year. The cases, affecting very young children, have resulted in paralysis and highlight significant challenges in immunization coverage and public health response. According to the
Disease eradication
The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has achieved remarkable milestones in the past 50 years, saving an estimated 154 million lives globally, with infants making up a significant majority of the total at 101 million. The EPI was credited with the complete eradication of smallpox in 1980, a monumental achievement
Disease eradication
The health department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed concerns over the lack of participation and poor attendance of district health officers (DHOs) in polio eradication meetings. During a recent meeting of the Provincial Task Force (PTF), it was observed that DHOs from 10 districts were absent from meetings meant to
Disease eradication
The recent re-emergence of monkeypox has sparked concerns about global health. According to a new study published in the International Journal of Surgery: Global Health, the eradication of smallpox in 1980 and the subsequent discontinuation of smallpox vaccination have led to a decline in immunity against orthopoxviruses, making monkeypox a
Disease eradication
The spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health has denied reports of two positive polio cases in Kandahar province, according to sources. Sources within the provincial Department of Public Health and local media reported the cases of a four-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy, who allegedly recently arrived
Disease eradication
Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur, Zaheer Anwar Jappa, inaugurated the anti-polio campaign in Bahawalpur district, administering polio vaccine drops to children under five years of age. The campaign, which aims to reach over 824,000 children, involves a massive mobilization of resources, with 3,276 mobile teams, 195 fixed teams, and 136
Disease eradication
Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur, Zaheer Anwar Jappa, inaugurated the anti-polio campaign in Bahawalpur district, administering polio vaccine drops to children under five years of age. The campaign, which will commence on July 1st, aims to administer the vaccine to over 824,000 children in the district. The polio teams will go
