Polio Cases Increasing Ahead Of Vaccination Campaign In Pakistan

The AP (10/21) reports, “Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the country polio-free.” Since the start of this year, “health officials have confirmed 39 new polio cases in Pakistan, compared to only six last year, said Anwarul Haq of the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication.” The new vaccination “drive starts Oct. 28 with the aim to vaccinate at least 32 million children.”