Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said.
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At Least 59 Killed in Road Collision in Nigeria
The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest.
The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio
In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.
Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Are Beating Goals, W.H.O. Says
In its first two days, the campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Gazan children has been more successful than expected, said Rik Peeperkorn, a W.H.O. representative.
Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Are Beating Goals, W.H.O. Says
In its first two days, the campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Gazan children has been more successful than expected, said Rik Peeperkorn, a W.H.O. representative.
In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza, a daunting effort for health workers.
Gaza Polio Crisis: What We Know
Israel and Hamas have agreed to brief pauses in fighting so that humanitarian workers can begin an inoculation campaign.
Gaza Polio Crisis: What We Know
Israel and Hamas have agreed to brief pauses in fighting so that humanitarian workers can begin an inoculation campaign.
Gaza Polio Crisis: What We Know
Israel and Hamas have agreed to brief pauses in fighting so that humanitarian workers can begin an inoculation campaign.
Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Faces Major Hurdles
Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow for 640,000 children to be vaccinated, officials said.