PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates Discuss Polio Eradication and Wider Development Cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discussed polio eradication and possible cooperation in agriculture, digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
Search
Search Novexa News
6 results for Polio
Pakistan Tells Global Watchdog Polio Eradication Is Within Reach, Insecurity in KP Remains Biggest Hurdle
Pakistan told the Independent Monitoring Board in Geneva that polio eradication is now within reach, pointing to a steep decline in cases over recent years even as officials acknowledged that insecurity in southern…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Polio Eradication Commitment, Pushes Trade Reforms
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed support for polio eradication in talks with the Gates Foundation and separately approved measures to streamline Pakistan's trade procedures.
WHO Extends Pakistan Travel Restrictions Amid Continued Poliovirus Transmission
WHO has extended polio-related international travel measures for Pakistan for another three months amid continued transmission and cross-border risks.
Pakistan sees sharp drop in environmental poliovirus detections in 2026
Pakistan has seen a marked decline in environmental poliovirus detections during the first six months of 2026, a development that public health officials are treating as encouraging but not conclusive. Data released by…
ISPR Says 33 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operations
ISPR says security forces killed 33 militants in operations in Shaban and Nushki, with clearance activity continuing in Balochistan.