The Latest Breaking News from Polio

In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated — meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to zero new cases worldwide.

Pakistan struggles with 50 polio cases this year, facing challenges in eradicating the disease. Urgent efforts needed to ensure healthcare worker safety.

Israeli drone strike on Gaza clinic during polio vaccination sparks controversy amidst conflict. Health officials express alarm over impact on vaccination ...

The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded Saturday in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.

WHO says six people, including four children, injured in strike on polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.

WHO to resume polio vaccinations in northern Gaza after temporary halt due to Israeli attacks, with efforts to reach displaced individuals and coordination...

Tragic bombing in Mastung, Pakistan during polio campaign raises security concerns for Chinese workers. Insurgency challenges persist in Balochistan.

The World Health Organization said Friday that the necessary second round of child polio vaccinations in northern Gaza would begin on Saturday, after Israeli bombing had halted the drive.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack near a girls’ school in the southwestern province of Balochistan.