Analysis
Health officials in Pakistan report that 47 wastewater samples tested positive for poliovirus, including samples from all four provinces, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. Some commenters called polio a “fraud,” while others claimed the news is part of a larger agenda or conspiracy to promote polio vaccines.
Recommendations
The low level of engagement on the posts decreases their risk. Health messengers may continue emphasizing that vaccination is the only way to prevent polio and is responsible for eliminating polio in most countries worldwide.