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The Latest Breaking News from Polio

Poland Urges Polio Vaccinations For Children After Virus Detection

Poland issues polio vaccination call after virus discovery in sewage. Efforts to prevent disease resurgence ongoing.

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Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Israeli attacks kill at least 31 people in Gaza, medics say – as it happened

Nearly half of those killed were reported to be in northern Gaza, where the IDF has been conducting an intense assault

The Guardian - UK

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Israeli Drone Strike On Gaza Clinic Wounds Children

Israeli drone strike on Gaza clinic during polio vaccination sparks controversy amidst conflict. Health officials express alarm over impact on vaccination ...

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WHO Says Strike On Gaza Vaccination Centre Wounds Four Children

The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded Saturday in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.

International Business Times

Gaza polio vaccination drive resumes as Israel continues attacks

WHO says six people, including four children, injured in strike on polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.

Al Jazeera

WHO To Resume Polio Vaccinations In Northern Gaza

WHO to resume polio vaccinations in northern Gaza after temporary halt due to Israeli attacks, with efforts to reach displaced individuals and coordination...

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Deadly Bombing Targets Police Escorting Polio Workers In Pakistan

Tragic bombing in Mastung, Pakistan during polio campaign raises security concerns for Chinese workers. Insurgency challenges persist in Balochistan.

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Gaza Polio Vaccinations To Resume Saturday: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that the necessary second round of child polio vaccinations in northern Gaza would begin on Saturday, after Israeli bombing had halted the drive.

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Five children among nine killed in attack on Pakistan polio vaccine drive

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack near a girls’ school in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

Al Jazeera

Militants Attack Polio Campaign Centers In Pakistan

Militants target health centers in Pakistan's anti-polio campaign, hindering vaccination efforts amidst security threats.

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Police officer killed in attack on health center dealing with polio in Pakistan

Three attackers killed during the gunfight with the local police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

The Independent UK

Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign

Pakistan launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign to protect 45 million children amidst challenges. Learn about the efforts to combat polio in Pakist...

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Pakistan begins new nationwide polio vaccination campaign after surge in new cases

Militants falsely claim the vaccination campaigns are a Western conspiracy to sterilise children

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World Polio Day 2024: Know Date, Theme, History, Significance & Importance

The world observes World Polio Day on 24th October, the birth date of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Israeli assault on northern Gaza forces postponement of polio vaccination campaign

WHO says ‘escalating violence’ in northern Gaza has led to postponement of vaccines to more than 100,000 children

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UNICEF Urges Immediate Polio Vaccination For Children In Gaza

UNICEF warns of urgent need for second polio vaccine dose in northern Gaza to prevent virus spread and calls for international support.

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UN Polio Vaccination Campaign In Gaza Postponed Due To Violence

WHO postpones polio vaccination campaign in Gaza due to escalating violence, risking spread of virus.

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WHO Says 'Intense Bombardment' Halts Gaza Polio Vaccinations

The World Health Organization said it was forced to postpone the last phase of the polio vaccination drive in Gaza on Wednesday due to "intense bombardment" and "escalating violence" in the north.

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Polio Resurgence In Pakistan Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign

Learn about the challenges faced by Pakistan in eradicating polio and efforts to combat the disease amidst rising cases.

The Independent UK

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign

Officials say Pakistan has witnessed a surge in new polio cases ahead of a new nationwide campaign, hampering years-long efforts aimed at making the country a polio-free state

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UN-Led Polio Vaccination Campaign Progresses In Southern Gaza

UN-led vaccination campaign in Gaza aims to immunize 640,000 children against polio, with recent progress in south Gaza.

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Over 180,000 Children Vaccinated For Polio In Gaza Campaign

Over 180,000 children in central Gaza received polio vaccinations led by UNICEF. Campaign extended to the south to protect more children.

International Business Times

WHO Demands Space To Finish Gaza Polio Vaccination

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged Israel to ensure the necessary conditions to finish the job of vaccinating Gaza's children against polio, after reaching more than 150,000 with the required second dose.

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Iranian General Threatens Israelis At Funeral In Tehran

Recent events in the Middle East highlight conflicts and tensions, including Iranian general's funeral, Israeli strikes in Gaza, polio vaccination campaign...

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