Pakistan reports fifth polio case of 2026 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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A 17-month-old girl in Bannu is the country's fifth polio case this year.
Four of the five cases in 2026 have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The total is a significant decrease from 31 cases recorded in 2025.

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Pakistan's efforts to eradicate polio continue, with the country reporting a total of five cases in 2026. Four of these cases have been concentrated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu Division, with one case in Sindh. This year's tally is a marked reduction from the 31 cases recorded in 2025 and 74 in 2024, a trend officials attribute to improved vaccination drives and seasonal factors.

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Pakistan has confirmed its fifth polio case of the year, affecting a 17-month-old girl in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This brings the total for KP to four cases, with the fifth case located in Sindh. Officials noted the overall number of cases is significantly lower than in previous years.

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