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EXPLAINED: Pakistan faces spike in new polio cases - The Real Truth

A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan, File)

Pakistan has reported a concerning increase in new polio cases since March, with a total of 32 new cases recorded. This surge comes as the government continues its efforts to eradicate the disease from the country.

The National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication has highlighted the need for intensified measures to combat the spread of polio. A nationwide anti-polio campaign is set to kick off on October 28, aiming to vaccinate 32 million children across the country.

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