In recent developments regarding public health in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government's commitment to eradicating polio, a disease that continues to affect children in the country. According to Pakistan Today, published on January 29, 2026, Pakistan remains one of the last two countries where polio is still prevalent, although the number of infections has decreased. The article notes a negative sentiment, highlighting the ongoing threat of polio alongside other health challenges. Prime Minister Sharif assured a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of the government's resolve to combat the disease.