Poliovirus found in environmental sample in Hangu

By: News Desk
Published: 11:55 AM, 26 May, 2023
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Poliovirus has been detected in an environmental sample taken from Hangu district, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

According to the health ministry, the virus is genetically similar to the virus found in the Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

It is to be noted here that poliovirus was found in an environmental sample taken from the same location last month.

Reporter: Kifayat Ali Shah

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