Poliovirus found in 52 districts; 9 children affected

In the Dadu area, environmental samples from the Misan neighborhood have also confirmed the presence of the poliovirus.

According to officials, this is the first time this year that poliovirus has been found in environmental samples from Dadu. In addition to Dadu, poliovirus has also been confirmed in environmental samples from eight other districts.

Officials reported that poliovirus has been confirmed in environmental samples from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Karachi, Loralai, and Quetta as well.

In Pakistan, poliovirus has been detected in environmental samples from over 220 locations across 52 districts, and 9 children have been affected by polio.

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