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Pakistan begins another vaccination campaign after a worrying surge in polio cases

IndiaTimes Monday, 28 October 2024 ()
Pakistan initiated a nationwide campaign to vaccinate 45 million children against polio after a recent surge in cases. Despite violence targeting health workers, the government is committed to eradication efforts, urging full cooperation from parents. Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the only two countries where polio continues to spread due to under-vaccination.
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