Third Polio Case of 2024 Detected in Pakistan
In a concerning development, Pakistan has reported its third polio case of the year.
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The case involves a young girl from Killa Abdullah district in Balochistan who tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). Additionally, WPV1 was detected in environmental samples collected from Hyderabad in Sindh, as well as Chaman and Pishin districts in Balochistan. Officials from Pakistan’s polio eradication initiative are closely monitoring the situation.
The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio at the National Institute of Health confirmed that the virus was found in stool samples from a child in Darozai union council of Killa Abdullah. This child exhibited symptoms of paralysis on April 20. Genetic sequencing of the isolated virus is currently underway to better understand its origin and characteristics.
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Efforts to combat polio remain critical, and vaccination campaigns continue to be essential in protecting children from this debilitating disease. Let’s work together to ensure a polio-free future for all.
Please note that polio is a highly infectious disease that mainly affects children under the age of five. It invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis or even death. Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect children from polio. If you have any other requests or need further assistance, feel free to ask! 😊
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