South and Southeast Asia, Oceania

Concentrations of unvaccinated children sustain cross-border transmission despite falling case numbers.

who · 2026-11-13

Polio committee highlights vaccination access in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The WHO statement of 13 November reports 29 wild-poliovirus cases in 2026: 25 in Afghanistan and four in Pakistan, with transmission in cross-border corridors.

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radio-pakistan · 2026-11-14

KP governor announces cancellation of gold-mining leases

Radio Pakistan reported on 14 November that KP’s governor announced cancellation of gold-mining lease agreements in the province.

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