polio eradication
Coverage of polio eradication in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan tells global watchdog polio eradication is within reach, insecurity in KP remains biggest hurdle
Pakistan informed the global Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) that polio eradication is within reach, with cases declining significantly due to improved strategies, but warned that insecurity in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains the biggest obstacle. The country reported a 99.8% reduction in polio cases since the 1990s, with only three cases in 2026 so far, though transmission remains concentrated in insecure areas.
- Aseefa Bhutto vows closer cooperation with UN on SDGs
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari met with the UN Resident Coordinator and UN agencies in Pakistan to commit to closer cooperation on development, climate resilience, and health initiatives. The discussion highlighted efforts to strengthen public health, polio eradication, maternal and child nutrition, and the use of AI for outreach.