Polio threat persists in Pakistan as NIH confirms continued circulation of wild poliovirus type 1, despite a decline in positive detections—underlining the urgent need to sustain vaccination campaigns.
Despite a welcome downturn in positive detections, Pakistan continues to grapple with the specter of polio, which remains stubbornly present across the nation, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). Although improved surveillance shows fewer environmental samples testing positive, the virus has not been eliminated and continues to circulate in numerous regions The Express TribuneWikipedia.
Analyses of sewage specimens from multiple districts reveal that wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) is still being detected—underscoring the need for unwavering vigilance and targeted immunization efforts The Express TribuneWikipedia. Health authorities point to ongoing infusions of resources and structured vaccination drives that have contributed to the reduction, alongside public cooperation. Yet, the persistence of the virus in key urban and rural zones signals that eradication remains incomplete The Express TribuneWikipedia.
