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Pakistan grapples with a rise in polio cases despite efforts to eradicate the disease, facing challenges including attacks on vaccination workers and misin...

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The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact

The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start.

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Key Suspect Arrested In Gang Rape Of Polio Worker

Woman polio worker gang-raped in Pakistan during vaccination campaign, raising safety concerns for workers. Ongoing efforts to combat polio amidst challenges.

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Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker

Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaign

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Afghanistan risks polio outbreak as Taliban restricts women from delivering vaccines

Health officials issue warning as successful door-to-door vaccination drive suspended by regime over security fears and women’s role

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Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign In Afghanistan

Taliban's suspension of polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan raises concerns about disease spread and impacts global eradication efforts.

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The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says

The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan

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Gunmen Attack Polio Workers In Pakistan, Spreading Fear

Gunmen target polio workers in Pakistan, raising concerns for vaccination campaign safety amid ongoing violence.

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Gunmen kill a policeman guarding polio workers in northwestern Pakistan

Police say a pair of gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire and killed a policeman guarding a group of polio workers going door-to-door in a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan

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Pakistan Police Strike After Attacks On Polio Vaccination Teams

More than 100 Pakistan police who provide security for polio vaccination teams in restive border areas went on strike Thursday after a string of deadly militant attacks this week.

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Israel bombs another UN-run school in Gaza, kills 18 Palestinians

Six UN staff among the 18 killed as Israel attacks al-Jaouni school for the fifth time since October.

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Gunmen Attack Polio Workers In Pakistan, Killing Officer

Gunmen target polio workers in Pakistan, hindering eradication efforts. Militant attacks pose challenges to public health.

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Gunmen on motorcycles kill a Pakistani policeman and a polio worker during a vaccination campaign

Pakistani police say gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on police escorting a team of polio workers during a door-to-door vaccination campaign in the northwest, killing an officer and a polio worker

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UN says lives of staff endangered in Israeli halt of Gaza polio vaccine convoy

World body says two workers detained for questioning, live shots fired and vehicles damaged at checkpoint

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Israeli Strike In Gaza Kills Dozens In Humanitarian Area

Israeli strike in Gaza kills 40, displaces thousands; Hamas militants abduct civilians. UN aid convoy halted during polio vaccination campaign.

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Roadside Bomb Hits Polio Immunization Team In Pakistan

Roadside bomb targets police officers protecting polio vaccination team in South Waziristan, Pakistan. Extremist violence threatens efforts to eradicate po...

The Independent UK

A roadside bomb hits a vehicle carrying police guarding an anti-polio drive in Pakistan, wounding 9

Officials say a roadside bomb has hit a vehicle carrying officers assigned to protect health workers conducting a polio immunization drive in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in northwestern Pakistan, wounding six officers and three civilians

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Progress Made In Gaza's Polio Immunization Effort

Health authorities in Gaza are working to immunize children against polio following the first case in 25 years, highlighting the importance of vaccination ...

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Israeli Military Targets Ambulance Team In Lebanon, Killing Three

Recent events in the Middle East include Israeli strikes, an American woman's death, and a successful polio vaccination campaign in Gaza.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than a dozen as health workers press on with polio vaccines

Israeli air raids in the Gaza Strip have killed more than a dozen people overnight into Saturday morning as health workers are wrapping up the second phase of an urgent polio vaccination campaign

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Israeli Forces Withdraw From West Bank Refugee Camps

Israeli forces withdraw from West Bank refugee camps after intense military operation targeting militants, impacting Palestinian civilians. Polio vaccinati...

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Israeli Forces Withdraw From West Bank After Military Operation

Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin and other camps, Hamas accuses Israel, UN describes Gaza crisis, polio vaccination campaign, hostage situation sparks co...

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Jenin refugee camp is left to deal with the aftermath of an Israeli raid

Israeli forces appear to have withdrawn from the Jenin and two other refugee camps in the occupied West Bank after a more-than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction

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Israeli Prime Minister Denies Imminent Ceasefire In Gaza Conflict

Children receive polio vaccines in conflict region as Netanyahu casts doubt on imminent ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

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Gaza update: Israeli society at breaking point and Palestinians battle to contain polio

Israelis took to the streets last weekend – including outside the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem – in their latest show of anger at the government’s handling of the war. The protests were spurred by the news that Hamas had executed six of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

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