Pakistan's Polio Crisis Deepens: Nine cases reported in 2026
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Pakistan confirms ninth polio case in Khyber district
Pakistan has reported its ninth polio case of 2026, with the case detected in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. IANS News reported that local media cited the National Emergency Operations Centre; Geo News also reported the case and said the virus was linked to Afghanistan. Dunya News said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded seven cases and Sindh two. The reports do not give further details about the child or say how the case was confirmed.
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