The third polio case of 2025 has been confirmed in Larkana district, Sindh, raising concerns about the persistent presence of the wild poliovirus (WPV1) in Pakistan.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed the new case after laboratory tests detected the wild poliovirus type 1 in the infected child. The child's samples were analysed at the regional laboratory, which verified the presence of the virus.
The latest case follows two earlier polio cases reported this year, in Dera Ismail Khan and Badin.
The Polio National Emergency Operation Center has once again urged parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations, emphasizing that multiple doses are necessary to develop strong immunity against the disease.
Health experts warn that children under five years old remain highly vulnerable to the crippling disease if they miss their routine immunization schedule.
Pakistan remains one of the few countries where polio is still endemic, despite continuous nationwide vaccination efforts. Authorities are calling for enhanced surveillance, stronger immunization drives, and public cooperation to eradicate the virus once and for all.
