Pakistan health

Monday, October 27, 2025

Pakistan Announces New Immunisation Plan to Protect Children

Pakistan is set to launch a nationwide immunisation plan aimed at safeguarding children from 12 life-threatening diseases. This plan, announced by the Federal Health Minister during a recent meeting on the country’s

Current Affairs

Three New Polio Cases Reported in Pakistan in 2025

Three new polio cases have been confirmed in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 17. The latest infections were reported in Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan (both in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Umerkot (Sindh). The affected children

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Poliovirus Resurfaces in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Current Affairs

Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been identified in a sewage sample from the Diamer district in Gilgit-Baltistan, marking a concerning development in Pakistan’s

Pakistan Achieves Record Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis Vaccination Coverage in 2024

Current Affairs

In 2024, Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its public health efforts, achieving an unprecedented 87% coverage for the Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (DTP) vaccine