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ISLAMABAD: The fifth polio case of the year was reported from Quetta on Saturday, 17 days after the victim’s death, underscoring a significant lapse in surveillance and escalating the risk of transmission at a crucial juncture in the polio eradication campaign. The case with onset of paralysis on April 29 was confirmed on June 8, a six-week delay, underscoring a …

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