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Nine new cases of poliomyelitis were reported from Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh in the last week. This makes a total of 145 cases for 2011.
Pakistan now accounts for almost one third of all cases worldwide in 2011, and the country is affected by nationwide spread of transmission. Staff numbers are being increased to cope with the next round of immunisations planned for December; particularly to high risk districts.
(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 23/11/11)
Advice for Travellers
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
