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flag Pakistan reports 29 polio cases in 2025; a nationwide vaccine campaign targets 45.4 million children.

flag Pakistan has reported two new polio cases in Sindh’s Badin and Thatta districts, raising the 2025 total to 29, with cases also confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan. flag The country remains one of only two nations where polio is still endemic, alongside Afghanistan. flag A nationwide vaccination campaign is set for October 13–19, targeting 45.4 million children under five with oral polio vaccine and Vitamin A. flag Despite progress in reducing refusal rates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, challenges persist due to misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and security risks in remote areas. flag The Independent Monitoring Board has urged reforms, including transferring oversight to the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office to improve coordination and accountability.

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