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Polio surveillance failures under scrutiny in Pakistan after fifth confirmed case

The confirmation of the fifth polio case this year in Balochistan's Quetta has raised concerns about surveillance lapses and the potential for increased transmission during a critical phase of the polio eradication campaign, sources reported. The case, which occurred on April 29 and was confirmed on June 8, highlights a significant delay of six weeks in diagnosis, indicating a notable gap in identifying and addressing poliovirus infections.