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Global eradication of polio ‘tantalisingly close’ with UK urged to keep up funding

After no reported cases of wild polio for 19 weeks, vaccination efforts boosted at last endemic spots in Pakistan and Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

National Immunization Day: After ending polio, India takes steps to eliminate another childhood disease, measles

On March 16th, India celebrates National Immunization Day (NID), highlighting the vital role of full vaccination in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This focus on immunization is particularly timely as India builds on its remarkable public health achievement of polio eradication in 2014. Now, the country is taking proactive…

The Times of India

World record holder and polio survivor 'Man in the iron lung' dies at 78

Paul Alexander, popularly known as 'man in the iron lung' has died at the age of 78. The news of his death was confirmed by his family and a fundraising website. Paul was a polio survivor and was dependent on an artificial respiratory system to breathe. "With a heavy heart…

The Times of India

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Texas Man With Polio Inspires Millions On Social Media

Paul Alexander, a polio survivor who lived in an iron lung, inspires with his resilience and positivity. His legacy endures.

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Paul Alexander, polio survivor who lived in iron lung for 70 years, dies age 78

Paul Alexander was one of the last people to use an iron lung, having been left unable to breathe on his own after catching polio in the 1950s.

LiveScience

Paul Alexander, lawyer who lived for decades with an iron lung, dies aged 78

Polio survivor, recognised as ‘longest iron lung patient’ after using one for 70 years, became an inspirational figure

The Guardian - UK

Paul Alexander, forced into an iron lung by polio in 1952, dies at 78

"More than anything, I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things," Alexander's friend Christopher Ulmer told NPR.

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Polio Paul dies at 78: Tributes paid to 'extraordinary' man who spent 70 years in iron lung

Tributes have been paid to an “extraordinary” man who spent more than 70 years living in an iron lung after contracting polio as a child.

Evening Standard

‘Though alive today, every organ is failing me’: GN Saibaba after his decade in prison

“Except for the polio that I’ve had since my childhood, I went to jail without any health issues. But today, I am in front of you though alive, each and every organ failing me,” said GN Saibaba, 59, a former Delhi University professor who was released from Nagpur Central Jail…

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Telangana surpasses pulse polio immunisation target, vaccinates 40.77 lakh children in four days

Telangana surpasses pulse polio immunisation target, administering polio drops to 40.77 lakh children aged 0-5 years.

The Hindu

1.7 lakh children vaccinated with polio drops on Day 3

Telangana's Pulse Polio campaign vaccinates 1.7 lakh children, nearing goal of 40.57 lakh, with house-to-house initiative.

The Hindu

Telangana vaccinates 1.05 lakh children with polio drops on Day-2

Telangana's pulse polio campaign reaches 1.05 lakh children, emphasising targeted vaccination efforts in high-risk areas.

The Hindu

Pulse polio 2024: Coverage of 97.53 per cent achieved in Mysuru

Mysuru achieves 97.53% coverage in pulse polio drive, emphasizing the importance of immunization against polio for children.

The Hindu

2,48,000 children to be vaccinated against polio in NTR district this year

Vijayawada parents urged to vaccinate children against polio virus by NTR district Collector for upcoming vaccination drive.

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Telangana hits 92.52% Pulse Polio Vaccination coverage on inaugural day

Hyderabad, Telangana achieves 92.52% coverage on the first day of Pulse Polio immunisation campaign.

The Hindu

98% of children in need of oral polio immunisation covered

57,84,443 children in Tamil Nadu targeted for oral polio immunisation, with involvement from UNICEF, WHO, and NGOs.

The Hindu

Pulse polio campaign in Shivamogga records 97.79% coverage on Sunday

Shivamogga pulse polio campaign achieves 97.79% coverage, surpassing target, with highest coverage in Soraba taluk.

The Hindu

Pulse polio drive: District administration hopes to achieve 100 per cent target in Mysuru

Mysuru district aims to vaccinate all 2.31 lakh children under five during pulse polio drive, ensuring 100% coverage.

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Arrangements in place for State-wide pulse polio immunisation drive commencing on March 3 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh prepares to vaccinate 53,35,519 children under 5 years of age for the National Pulse Polio Programme, to ensuring no child is left behind.

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Pulse polio to cover 2.31 lakh children below five years in Mysuru district

Mysuru district prepares for national pulse polio programme on March 3, aiming to vaccinate 2,31,354 children under five years.

The Hindu

Pulse polio immunisation campaign in T.N. on March 3

Chennai intensifies pulse polio campaign for children under five, inaugurates 700-bed hospital in Nagapattinam.

The Hindu

Pulse Polio Immunisation programme in Thiruvananthapuram on March 3

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Pulse Polio Immunisation drive on March 3

Health department arranges 23,471 booths, including mobile and transit booths, to administer the vaccine to children. A total of 46,942 volunteers and 1,564 supervisors have been trained to conduct the drive in the State.

The Hindu

Over 2 lakh children to be covered in the pulse polio campaign in Cuddalore district

Intensified Pulse Polio campaign in Cuddalore district to vaccinate 0-5 year olds with 1,611 booths set up.

The Hindu

Pulse polio drive in Chamarajanagar taluk to cover 20,000 children

MYSURU pulse polio drive to cover 20,000+ children in Chamarajanagar taluk with 189 booths and 779 staff deployed.

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