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Poliovirus

Coverage of Poliovirus in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 14 · 00:35 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 18:04 UTC
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Pakistanplace1Ayesha Raza Farooqperson1National Emergency Operations Centreorganization1Afghanistanplace1Kandaharplace1Nangarharplace1Quettaplace1Peshawarplace1Community health volunteersorganization1Remote northern Kenyaplace1Kenyaplace1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 23 · 18:04 UTCDAWN
    Environmental poliovirus detection declines across Pakistan, positivity falls to 13.1pc

    Pakistan has seen a significant decline in poliovirus detection in environmental samples, with positivity rates dropping from 48.1pc to 13.1pc between 2025 and 2026. The National Emergency Operations Centre reported 10 positive samples in June 2026, down from 369 to 100 positive cases year-to-date. Cross-border transmission from Afghanistan remains a concern, with poliovirus strains linked to Kandahar and Nangarhar detected in Quetta and Peshawar.

  • HEALTHJul 14 · 00:35 UTCAL JAZEERA
    How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail

    Community health volunteers in remote northern Kenya work to detect poliovirus before it spreads. Their efforts aim to prevent the spread of the virus in the region.