Two polio cases emerge in KP, Balochistan

PESHAWAR: The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Tuesday reported two more polio cases, making it six this year, officials said. One case was reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and another in Balochistan.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the new polio case was reported from Tank district. According to officials, an 11 months old boy became the latest victim of poliovirus. The child has no travel history and received two dozes. He is believed to be among the refusals. The second child was reported from Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan. The child is 20 months boy and has reportedly received seven doses.