But, thanks to intensive vaccination campaigns, there were only 58 cases of polio in the entire country last year – down 70% from 2011. And the government and international health officials have agreed on a plan to stop polio transmission in Pakistan completely by the end of 2014 – a historic accomplishment that would be a huge source of national pride.
免疫方面全国统计数字也支持我所看到的积极信号。1994年，巴基斯坦约发生了25000例小儿麻痹症，其中许多人因此丧生或永久致残。但是，拜大规模疫苗推广之功，去年整个巴基斯坦只发生了58例小儿麻痹症，比2011年下降70%。