Pakistan, July 1 -- North Waziristan - Pakistan has confirmed its 14th polio case of 2025, with the latest infection reported from North Waziristan. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the Polio Reference Laboratory, the affected child is 19 months old and is currently receiving medical care.

So far this year, 8 cases have been recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 4 in Sindh, and one each in Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. Health experts warn that North Waziristan remains a key area of concern due to challenges like difficult terrain and limited access to healthcare services, which hinder vaccination efforts.

In response to the new case, authorities are launching a special vaccination campaign in 11 union councils of...