Pakistan Sees Polio Cases Fall by More Than Half Despite Security Challenges
By The Urban Gazette Health Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN.
Pakistan has reported a significant reduction in polio cases in 2025, with numbers dropping by more than 50% compared to the previous year — a notable breakthrough amid ongoing attacks on vaccination teams in volatile areas.
Health officials attribute progress to intensified immunization campaigns, community outreach, and enhanced security protections for frontline health workers in high‑risk regions. This development marks a hopeful turn in global efforts to eradicate the disease.
Why It Matters
Public Health Victory: Reducing polio represents a cornerstone achievement in global disease eradication efforts.
Humanitarian Impact: Enhanced safety measures for health workers help sustain immunization momentum.
Global Context: Pakistan remains one of the last countries with endemic polio transmission.
What to Watch
Sustained case reductions into 2026.
Expansion of vaccination access in remote or conflict‑affected regions.
International support and funding streams for eradication initiatives.
