The world has gotten rid of Polio collectively, but Pakistan (along with Afghanistan) still keeps fighting this battle. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation have slowed progress.
As two new poliovirus cases have been confirmed in Sindh’s Badin and Thatta districts, taking the nationwide tally to 29 for this year concerns regarding welfare of the people is raised.