Confirmation of poliovirus in 14 environmental samples in the country
Wild poliovirus has been detected in 14 environmental samples in the country.
According to the Ministry of Health spokesperson, the virus has been isolated from three samples of sewage.
These samples were taken from Peshawar, two from Hyderabad, two from Karachi East and one each from Karachi Central, Karachi Kemari, Karachi West, Sukkur, Quetta, Kohat and Islamabad between December 4 and 13.
He said that children can be protected from polio virus only by regular immunization. Officials urged parents to ensure that their children are vaccinated against polio during every vaccination drive.