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Eighth polio case of 2026 reported in KP

Pakistan Published 2 November 2026, 05:01 · archived 2 Nov 2026

ISLAMABAD: Raising concerns over the continued circulation of the crippling virus despite ongoing eradication efforts, Pakistan reported its eighth polio case of 2026 on Sunday, with the latest infection detected in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the country has recorded eight polio cases so far this year, including six from KP and two from Sindh. The latest case comes as authorities prepare to launch a nationwide sub-national anti-polio campaign from November 2 to 8 across 97 selected districts, targeting more than 24 ...

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