Disease eradication
For decades, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have been working towards ridding the world of polio, a crippling disease that has existed since prehistoric times. Despite a significant drop of over 99% in polio cases, the virus remains entrenched in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The WHO
Disease eradication
In a ceremony held in Abuja, Rotary Club leaders were encouraged to intensify their efforts in the fight against polio and expand their reach by integrating healthcare services into underserved communities across Nigeria. Dr Oritseweyimi Ogbe, Secretary of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Ministerial Oversight Committee (BHCPF MOC), emphasized
Disease eradication
Pakistan has confirmed its 13th case of polio for the year 2025, with the latest case involving an 18-month-old girl from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The country's polio emergency operation centre acknowledges the challenges in reaching some of the more difficult-to-access areas in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, hampering house-to-house
Disease eradication
Pakistan has reported its 13th polio case of 2025, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 13, including seven from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four from Sindh, and one each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. The new case was confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the
Disease eradication
A 23-month-old child from Diamer district in Gilgit-Baltistan has tested positive for wild poliovirus, marking the first-ever case in the region and the 11th confirmed polio case in Pakistan this year. The confirmation comes despite Pakistan's third nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which vaccinated over 45 million children under
Disease eradication
The nationwide polio eradication campaign has made significant progress, with 90% of the target children across the country vaccinated in the first four days of the campaign. The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has reported encouraging region-wise breakdowns, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leading at 93% coverage, followed by Gilgit-Baltistan at 97%
Disease eradication
Canada's 30-year streak of almost eliminating measles is under threat due to a growing outbreak of the highly contagious virus. The current outbreak, linked to an international travel-related case in New Brunswick in October 2024, has spread to Ontario and other provinces, resulting in 1,848 reported cases
Charitable foundations
Members of the Wrekin Rotary Club came together to enjoy a meal and listen to former Club President and District Governor Ken Wagstaffe discuss the Rotary Foundation. During his talk, the club raised a significant £356 for the Foundation. The Rotary Foundation plays a crucial role in global health initiatives,
Disease eradication
University students at the University of Karachi recently gathered for a seminar on polio eradication, vaccination, and the crucial role of routine immunization. The event, organized by the Department of International Relations in collaboration with Unicef, brought together experts from the polio program, academia, and public health to educate students
Child health
Pakistan's health authorities are racing against the clock to protect millions of children from the poliovirus, which continues to circulate in high-risk areas across the country. Despite decades of progress, the disease remains a critical threat, and repeated vaccination is the only way to ensure full protection. As
Disease eradication
The Ghanaian government, led by the Ministry of Health, is calling on the private sector to partner in the fight against malaria. Health Minister Kwabena Minta Akandoh emphasized the importance of evidence-based interventions and innovative approaches to build on the country's success in reducing malaria cases. He urged
Disease eradication
Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of a large measles outbreak in Canada, the largest since 1998, with over 90% of cases being unimmunized or having an unknown vaccination status. The outbreak has resulted in hospitalizations for 9% of cases. Manitoba's health department is encouraging residents to
