Summary The latest case brings the nationwide tally to nine so far this year, with seven cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two in Sindh
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan has reported its ninth polio case of 2026 in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
The latest case brings the nationwide tally to nine so far this year, with seven cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two in Sindh, the NEOC said.
Meanwhile, an anti-polio vaccination campaign is underway in 97 selected districts across the country, including Khyber district.
During the campaign, more than 24 million children under the age of five are being administered polio vaccine drops.
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The vaccination drive is being conducted simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of coordinated efforts to eradicate the disease.
The NEOC said polio is an incurable disease but can be prevented through vaccination.
It urged parents to ensure that their children receive polio drops during the ongoing campaign and complete their routine immunisation schedules on time.
The centre also called on all segments of society to play an active role in efforts to eliminate polio from the country.
