Another case of polio detected in district Zhob of Balochistan as poliovirus was confirmed in a baby girl on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to Health Department WPV-1 virus of polio was confirmed in the girl,
The number of polio cases in Balochistan has increased to 14, which is the highest number of cases in the entire country, the Health Department said.
The number of reported cases of polio in Pakistan has risen to 28, the Health Department said.
Balochistan CM takes notice
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraqz Bugti expressed his great concern over the surfacing of fresh poliovirus case in Balochistan, expressing annoyance over the performance of provincial Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to curb the spread of virus.
A WPV-1 crippling poliovirus has been reported in a minor girl in Zhob district of Balochistan raising the total number of such cases to 16 surfaced in Balochistan during the year 2024.
As many as 28 cases of poliovirus have been reported in the county during the current year. Of them, the majority of the cases surfaced alone in Balochistan.
“A thorough inquiry report of the polio cases reported in parts of the province shall be presented to him,” CM said while directing the health department authorities.
Stressing the need for collaborative efforts, he said we would have to fight crippling disease collectively.
“Every emerging case causes a great pain and inconvenience to the government,” he said, deploring that other nations are exploring new avenues of development and prosperity, and we are still struggling to get rid of poliovirus.
He urged the parents to ensure their children below the age of five are administered anti-polio drops.
Reporter: Essa Tareen