The Latest Breaking News from Polio

Tributes have been paid to an “extraordinary” man who spent more than 70 years living in an iron lung after contracting polio as a child.

“Except for the polio that I’ve had since my childhood, I went to jail without any health issues. But today, I am in front of you though alive, each and every organ failing me,” said GN Saibaba, 59, a former Delhi University professor who was released from Nagpur Central Jail…

Telangana surpasses pulse polio immunisation target, administering polio drops to 40.77 lakh children aged 0-5 years.

Telangana's Pulse Polio campaign vaccinates 1.7 lakh children, nearing goal of 40.57 lakh, with house-to-house initiative.

Telangana's pulse polio campaign reaches 1.05 lakh children, emphasising targeted vaccination efforts in high-risk areas.

Mysuru achieves 97.53% coverage in pulse polio drive, emphasizing the importance of immunization against polio for children.

Vijayawada parents urged to vaccinate children against polio virus by NTR district Collector for upcoming vaccination drive.

Hyderabad, Telangana achieves 92.52% coverage on the first day of Pulse Polio immunisation campaign.

57,84,443 children in Tamil Nadu targeted for oral polio immunisation, with involvement from UNICEF, WHO, and NGOs.

Shivamogga pulse polio campaign achieves 97.79% coverage, surpassing target, with highest coverage in Soraba taluk.

Mysuru district aims to vaccinate all 2.31 lakh children under five during pulse polio drive, ensuring 100% coverage.