Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from 18 districts across country

Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from 18 districts across country

Next nationwide polio campaign is scheduled from May 26 to June 1 to vaccinate 45.4m children.

Poliovirus detected in sewage sample of 18 districts across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio has revealed that the Polio virus has been detected in sewage samples in at least 18 districts in Pakistan, according to media reports. The sample test conducted in mid-April 2025 showed the presence of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) in sewage samples from multiple locations. The latest environmental testing was conducted by NEOC for polio. The NEOC confirmed the presence of the…