The Latest Breaking News from Polio

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

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:

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

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

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.