Pakistan reports fresh polio cases, taking 2024 tally to 37

QUETTA: Three new polio cases have been reported in Balochistan, bringing the total number of cases across the country to 37.

Balochistan province is most affected federating unit in Pakistan as the authorities fail to control over increasing number of the crippling disease cases.

According to halth department of Balochistan, the three new polio cases were reported in the districts of Chaman, Pishin, and Nushki area of Balochistan.

The affected children include a nine-month-old from Chaman, an 18-month-old from Pishin, and a five-year-old from Noshki, all of whom have been left disabled due to the disease, according to health department sources.

This recent surge has brought the nationwide total of polio cases in Pakistan to 37 in 2024, raising concerns over the ongoing struggle to eradicate polio from the country.

Meanwhile, health authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the virus and protect vulnerable children.