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Second Polio Case Reported in Pakistan 2024

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Chaman: Pakistan has recorded its second polio case of 2024, according to health officials. The latest case involves a four-year-old boy from the Mir Ali Zai area in Chaman.

This follows the first reported case earlier in Dera Bugti, where a two-and-a-half-year-old child tested positive for the poliovirus. The affected child in Dera Bugti is from Union Council No. 3 UC of Sui and genetically linked to Quetta.

Read more: First Polio Case of 2024 Reported in Pakistan

Notably, Pakistan saw six polio cases in 2023. A nationwide anti-polio drive commenced on February 26, aiming to vaccinate over 45.8 million children under the age of five. Polio workers conducted door-to-door visits to administer vaccine drops and provided Vitamin A supplements to enhance children’s immunity.

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