Pakistan detects sixth polio case of 2025

Pakistan’s Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan has confirmed the sixth polio case in the country from District Thatta, Sindh. According to local media reports, this was the fourth polio case from Sindh.

Last month, a polio case was detected in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Pakistan is grappling with the resurgence of the polio virus, with new cases reported in recent



weeks.

Despite diplomatic differences, India has offered Pakistan full cooperation several times for eradicating polio in their country, saying it is a cause for concern.

India was officially declared polio-free on 27th March, 2014. The milestone achieved by India is not just celebrated within the country but globally as an example of successful public health intervention.