Gilgit-Baltistan has recorded its first polio case of 2025, sparking renewed concerns among health authorities amid ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease from Pakistan. The case was detected in a two-year-old child from the Diamer district.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed the diagnosis after laboratory tests identified the presence of the poliovirus. This new case raises the national tally to 11 for the year, highlighting the persistent challenge Pakistan faces in completely eradicating polio.
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Health officials are once again urging parents across the country to ensure their children are vaccinated. They emphasized that timely immunization remains the most effective tool in preventing the spread of this life-altering virus.
Vaccination drives are ongoing in many parts of the country, and authorities have pledged to intensify efforts in high-risk regions, particularly in areas where cases continue to emerge.
