Polio case in Karachi is 7th of 2026 nationwide, Sindh EOC says

The child lives in Jamali Colony, and a vaccination drive from 2 to 8 November 2026 will cover over 23.9 million children under five in 97 districts.

Sindh's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) reported a new polio case in Karachi East District on October 19.

A six-month-old child tested positive for poliovirus in Jamali Colony Union Council, District East.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice on October 20, convened an emergency meeting and ordered an investigation.

Seven polio cases have been reported nationally in 2026: five in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two in Sindh.

A Sub-National Polio Vaccination Campaign runs from 2 to 8 November 2026 in 97 districts, aiming to vaccinate over 23.9 million children under five.

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