Pakistan: Poliovirus reported in two more environmental samples

Dec 24, 2023

Poliovirus has been reported in more environmental samples collected in Karachi and Chaman, ARY News reported.

Pakistan: Poliovirus detected in environmental samples from four provinces

Feb 01, 2025

Poliovirus has been detected in environmental samples collected from all four provinces of Pakistan, ARY News reported on Saturday.

Pakistan: Polio virus detected in sewage samples of 15 districts

Mar 29, 2025

A recent environmental testing revealed the presence of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) in sewage samples from 15 districts across Pakistan.

32 positive environmental samples of polio detected in Afghanistan this year: WHO

Aug 26, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday reported that Afghanistan has detected 32 positive environmental samples of polio within this year. These findings highlight...

WHO says 32 Polio-positive environmental samples detected in Afghanistan this year

Aug 27, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday that 32 positive environmental polio samples had been found in Afghanistan so far this year. These...

Pakistan: Rawalpindi detects poliovirus in environmental samples ahead of final anti-polio drive

Dec 13, 2025

Two environmental samples in Rawalpindi tested positive for poliovirus ahead of the final anti-polio drive from December 15 to 18. Authorities said the virus...