Pakistan, Afghanistan launch polio vaccination drives as cases resurge

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Green Field Reporter

   Pakistan begins another vaccination campaign after a worrying surge in polio cases - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Oct 27, 2024

   Green Field Reporter's feed description

   ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began a nationwide vaccination campaign Monday to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases that has hampered years of efforts to stop the disease in one of the two countries where it has never been eradicated.

2. Voice of America

   Pakistan, Afghanistan launch polio vaccination drives as cases resurge ↗ (opens Voice of America)

   Published Oct 27, 2024

   Voice of America's feed description

   World Health Organization reports 64 polio infections this year: 41 in Pakistan and 23 in Afghanistan, up from six each in both countries in 2023

3. Local News 8

   Pakistan begins another vaccination campaign after a worrying surge in polio cases ↗ (opens Local News 8)

   Published Oct 27, 2024

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   Local News 8's feed description

   Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has begun a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases that has hampered years of efforts to stop the disease in one of the two countries where it has never been eradicated.

4. Time

   Pakistan Begins Another Polio Vaccination Campaign ↗ (opens Time)

   Published Oct 27, 2024

   Time's feed description

   The campaign aims to protect 45 million children after a surge in new cases in one of two countries where it was never eradicated.

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