The Latest Breaking News from Polio

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

We call on World Health Summit leaders to help remove all gender-related barriers to immunisation against diseases such as polio

UNICEF and partners launch emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza to combat outbreak caused by Israeli airstrikes.

UN cancels polio vaccinations in Gaza due to airstrike damage. Urgent plea for end to violence in the region.