polio vaccinations

Polio has made a comeback in war-torn Gaza. Here’s what we know so far – Firstpost

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Polio has made a comeback in war-torn Gaza. Here’s what we know so far – Firstpost

Once thought to be nearly eradicated, polio has made a troubling return in Gaza, sending shockwaves through the war-torn region. The infection and subsequent partial paralysis of the 10-month-old Abdul-Rahman Abu Al-Jidyan has left health officials scrambling to contain its spread. Authorities are now rushing to launch a mass vaccination campaign for children across the … Read more

How Afghan, Pakistani clerics battle polio vaccine misinformation

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How Afghan, Pakistani clerics battle polio vaccine misinformation

Maulana Tayyab Qureshi, the top cleric in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, has seen up close the devastating effects of polio. Two of his own kin were once paralyzed, victims of a scourge that has been vanquished worldwide yet refuses to go away from Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan. “Had their parents not neglected [to have their … Read more