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Polio Resurfaces in Islamabad: First Case in 16 Years Reported

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By Web Desk Published September 6, 2024 2 Min Read
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On Friday, Islamabad reported its first polio case in 16 years, escalating Pakistan’s count to 17 this year as efforts to eradicate the virus continue.

#FPNews: In a significant setback to nationwide efforts to eliminate the debilitating virus, Pakistani authorities announced on Friday the detection of the country’s first polio case in Islamabad in 16 years.https://t.co/ym4vwohuni

— Firstpost (@firstpost) September 6, 2024

Polio primarily targets children under five, especially those malnourished or under-vaccinated. The virus attacks the nervous system, potentially causing paralysis or death. However, vaccination remains the most effective prevention method.

Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, is one of the last two polio-endemic countries. Despite significant reductions in cases, the virus persists.

The 17th case of 2024 involved a child from Islamabad’s Union Council Rural 4, paralyzed by the type 1 poliovirus (WPV1), as confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio.

Since June, environmental samples from Islamabad and the adjacent Rawalpindi district have tested positive for WPV1, indicating ongoing transmission risks.

Ayesha Raza Farooq, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, expressed deep concern over the new case. She highlighted the government’s proactive measures, including upcoming intensive polio campaigns.

She announced, “Starting September 9, we will vaccinate over 33 million children in 115 districts. ” The campaign aims to reach children in areas where the virus is detected and the risk of spread remains high.

Due to the rise in WPV cases in neighboring districts like Chakwal, Attock, and a recent polio case in Islamabad, meeting was held at ceo office with UCMOs of Rawalpindi to ensure all children under 5entering the district are vaccinated at borders, bus stops, and transit points. pic.twitter.com/kqDv1GM6sE

— District Health Authority Rawalpindi (@DistrictHealth1) September 6, 2024

Muhammad Anwarul Haq, National Emergency Operations Centre Coordinator for Polio Eradication, emphasized the upcoming targeted vaccination drive. “We are intensifying our efforts to vaccinate every child, including those in Islamabad,” he said.

He urged parents and caregivers to cooperate with vaccinators to ensure no child is vulnerable to the virus.

This year, before this case, polio affected 12 children in Balochistan, three in Sindh, and one in Punjab.

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