Polio case reported in Hyderabad: 29-month-old girl diagnosed

By: News Desk
Published: 10:04 AM, 23 Aug, 2024
Polio case reported in Hyderabad: 29-month-old girl diagnosed
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A new case of polio has been confirmed in a 29-month-old girl from Liaquat Colony, Hyderabad, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Thursday.


The District Health Officer (DHO) Hyderabad, Dr. Lala Jafar, reported that the girl's samples were sent to Islamabad after suspicion of polio. The Islamabad laboratory confirmed the presence of the virus.


The DHO stated that the girl, Muneeza Zubair, had completed all her polio vaccinations, including the required drops.


However, she is currently suffering from malnutrition, which may have contributed to her condition. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely.

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