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.

Pakistan: Polio case from Karachi takes 2024 tally to 70

Jan 10, 2025

Pakistan's Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication has confirmed the detection of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a child from Karachi, Dawn reported.

Pakistan: 47th polio case in Sindh raises health concerns

Nov 08, 2024

The statement said on Friday that the lab confirmed the detection of WPV1 in a male child from Ghotki, adding that it was the...

Pakistan reports two more polio cases, countrywide number rises to 67 in 2024

Dec 27, 2024

An official of the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health said that two cases of wild poliovirus type...

Pakistan: 28 sewage samples test positive for wild poliovirus

Feb 04, 2024

As many as 28 environmental samples collected from Pakistan's 19 districts in January and two collected from Quetta and Khuzdar in December have tested...

Inviting Nominations for Asia's Best Healthcare Awards 2024: An Upcoming Healthcare Event for Healthcare Professionals

Aug 07, 2024

New Delhi [India], August 7: Health Views Online proudly announces the Asia's Best Healthcare Awards 2024, an upcoming healthcare event and awards dedicated to...