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Jennie Bedford, a polio survivor from England, still remembers the devastating effects of the disease that left her legs paralyzed at just four years old. The pain and struggle to regain mobility lasted for months, and even after recovering, Bedford faced lifelong challenges, including muscle weakness and the need to
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Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi recently convened a meeting to discuss the outcomes of the latest polio vaccination campaign in Sukkur Division. According to Dr. Jamil from the World Health Organization (WHO), the campaign achieved a remarkable 100% coverage in all clusters, including migrant populations, in Sukkur, Ghotki, and Khairpur
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The World Health Organizations (WHO) has partnered with UNICEF, Solina, Chigari foundation, and Sultan foundation to launch a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign in Zamfara state. The campaign aims to reach over 1.8 million children across 14 local government areas. Dr. Murtala Ibrahim Salahuddeen, the Incident Manager, Polio emergency operations
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As Pakistan marked Polio Day, concerns about vaccination misinformation and persistent refusal to immunize children in high-risk zones have hindered progress in eradicating the crippling virus. The National Emergency Operations Centre's spokesperson, Israr ul Haq, highlighted the alarming reality of 30 reported polio cases so far, with the
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In the lead-up to World Polio Day, the Lambayeque Regional Health Management in Peru has announced a week-long vaccination campaign aimed at protecting children under 5 years of age against polio and other diseases. According to Jose Antonio Enriquez Salazar, the Geresa regional immunization coordinator, the campaign seeks to complete
Disease eradication
Efforts to eradicate polio in Sindh are being hindered by several key challenges, including the persistent circulation of the virus in the environment, vaccine hesitancy, security concerns, and operational gaps. Despite progress, pockets of the virus remain in the province, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Experts are calling for
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As the nation observes World Polio Day, Pakistan's First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, reaffirmed her country's dedication to eliminating polio and safeguarding every child from preventable diseases. Despite steady progress, the First Lady emphasized that the task is far from complete, with remaining cases serving
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UNICEF and members of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central organized a 4km walk to create awareness on polio and commemorate the 2025 World Polio Day, highlighting Nigeria's progress in eradicating the wild poliovirus and emphasizing the need for collective action to achieve total eradication. The event brought
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Pakistan reported 41 cases of polio in 2024, with Senator Rubina Khalid emphasizing that polio is a shared national responsibility that requires collective efforts to eradicate it. As the Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), she recalled that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto launched Pakistan's first anti-polio
Diseases
In the lead-up to World Polio Day, the Lambayeque Regional Health Management in Peru has announced a week-long vaccination campaign aimed at protecting children under 5 years of age against polio and other diseases. The regional immunization coordinator, Jose Antonio Enriquez Salazar, emphasized the importance of completing vaccination schedules to
Paralysis
Thirty-five years ago, polio was a major public health concern, paralyzing around 350,000 children per year. However, since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1995, the number of polio cases has dropped by more than 99 percent, with only 36 cases reported so far in 2025.
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Polio workers have reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating the disease by the end of 2025, despite encountering consistent refusals and resistance during vaccination drives. On World Polio Day, dedicated workers Asma Bibi and Kashif Bari appealed to the public to join hands in supporting the fight against polio, emphasizing that
