The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic. View on euronews

Earlier this week, India's neighbouring country Pakistan began its last nationwide polio vaccination drive before the end of the year, amid a surge in cases of poliovirus. According to news reports, the country intends to protect as many as 45 million children from polio,

Pakistan on Sunday launched the last anti-polio campaign of the year in another attempt to eradicate the crippling disease from the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the campaign at a ceremony in the capital Islamabad, according to a statement from his office.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began on Monday its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease, officials said.

Pakistan has reported a significant surge in poliovirus infections in 2024, confirming 63 cases so far, compared to only six cases in 2023