The legacy of isolation is a double-edged sword for children in Nuristan, Eastern Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s remote and mountainous Nuristan province, children are highly vulnerable to polio and other deadly diseases due to multiple, intersecting needs that stem from long-standing isolation and multiple deprivations.
18/07/2012
Reaching the Last Child: Luanda
A year has passed since Angola saw its most recent case of polio; yet children in the capital, Luanda, continue to be missed
17/07/2012
Serious Security Incident in Karachi, Pakistan
On the morning on 17 July 2012, a serious security incident took place in Gadap Town, Karachi, Pakistan, involving World Health Organization...
17/07/2012
Nigeria continues to intensify efforts against polio
Along with other high-risk states, Kano embarked on a massive door-to-door polio immunization campaign between 7-10 July
10/07/2012
World Famous Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi Joins Fight Against Polio
02/07/2012
Nigeria – staff surge to fully implement polio emergency plan
300% increase in staff to support eradication effort in worst-performing areas
01/07/2012
New Study Highlights Decline in Vaccination Coverage in 2006-2011 in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Decline partially offset by use of new vaccines; new emergency plans in 2012 to reverse trend
21/06/2012
Europe marks 10 years polio-free
15/06/2012
Reaching the Last Child
12/06/2012
Root causes of refusals revealed through DR Congo study
