Poliovirus detected in Bahawalnagar

The presence of the poliovirus was confirmed in the Madni Colony and Madina Town areas of Bahawalnagar district on Thursday.

According to a spokesperson for the health department, during environmental sample testing, wild poliovirus was found in the sewage samples collected from the areas. The detected virus has been linked to one that was earlier identified in Hyderabad district on May 24.

Upon confirmation of the virus, the district administration and health department immediately initiated a response. Over the next three days, a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign and surveillance activities will be conducted in eight union councils, including the affected areas.