Syed Muhammad Yaseen:
Pishin, Balochistan – The 15th polio case in Balochistan has been reported from Pishin, involving a 30-month-old child who has contracted the crippling virus. This brings the total number of polio cases in Pakistan to 22 this year, according to the National Institute of Health.
Ayesha Raza Farooq, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication, expressed deep concern over the rising number of cases. “Each new case is a heartbreaking reminder that we are failing our children,” she stated. “The solution is simple: timely and repeated vaccination.”
Farooq termed the polio cases as a collective failure of society, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts and practical steps to eradicate the virus.
The situation in Balochistan is particularly dire, with vaccine hesitancy, population mobility, and insecurity posing significant challenges. Farooq called for collective action and continued support from all partners to make the dream of a polio-free Pakistan a reality.
