The Secret of Pakistan’s COVID-19 Success
Pakistan has made major progress in combating polio since the mid-1980s. Earlier this year, the expertise and infrastructure instrumental in containing poliovirus pivoted quickly to stopping the novel coronavirus, and have played an essential role in the country’s effective pandemic response.
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KARACHI – When the novel coronavirus first arrived in Pakistan in late February, there was widespread concern about the country’s ability to manage the increased disease burden. COVID-19 cases were rising quickly as people returned home from other regional hotspots, and the public-health system urgently needed to be reinforced.