This is the second incidence of polio in Bannu.


Islamabad: A three-year-old boy in Bannu, Pakistan, has been paralysed for life due to the wild poliovirus
Further, highlighting the continued threat of polio in areas with limited healthcare and unsanitary conditions.
This is the second incidence of polio in Bannu.
The incident highlights the need for more action despite government efforts to eradicate the virus.
The federal minister of health expressed worry and noted that this medical condition is curable.
Since 2021, no kid in Pakistan has had polio-related paralysis; however, the virus continues to be a threat in some places.
Vaccination efforts have been hampered by opposition from conservative locals and extremists, with some suspecting a foreign conspiracy.
The most effective way to prevent polio is still vaccination, and authorities are pushing parents to understand how crucial it is.
To stop the spread of wild polio, a vaccination program will start in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Pakistan in 2022, polio has afflicted 20 children.
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