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Officials told to ensure security, assist teams.

The elders were released upon surety that the tribe will return the money within the next 20 days, says Jan.

Now the campaign will be carried out in one phase, from Feb 11 to 16.

Journey of a family where three have fallen prey to an unforgiving pandemic.

Hoping that our policymakers will shift their spending priorities may be asking for too much.

Lahore government, and indeed federal and every other city government, has to ensure that vaccinations reach children.

Karachi’s 14-month polio-free status comes to an end with first polio case of 2013.

‘Parents must be told about the threat of disability that polio poses’.

Transmission of polio virus to other countries is a serious cause of concern, says Delhi health minister.

District Coordination Officer Syed Najam Ahmed Shah warns of action against officials showing negligence

Second attack in the district since Jan 1 slaying of seven NGO workers.

Move taken in light of growing cases of polio and measles across Pakistan.

The reason mass vaccinations are so important is that even one weak link in the chain can bring everyone down.

The problem is not with the polio vaccine, but with low vaccination coverage and repeatedly missed children.

If Pakistan really wants to be polio-free, it's more important to spend much more on clean water supply, sanitation.

Up to 84 families in Multan consider immunisation campaign unholy.

The importation of the polio virus type-1 to Egypt came from Sukkur district.

44 workers who conducted the previous polio campaigns, were also deprived of salaries.

Staff previously received threats; drive already delayed due to long march, Eid.

The philanthropist wishes for his money to reach some of the poorest people on the planet.

Say it is for them to decide if they want to vaccinate their children against polio.

Eradication activities in first half of the year crucial to the plan’s success.

Hazara admin to approach the provincial govt to discuss issue.

Vaccination drive to begin on January 14.

20,000 teams have been constituted to administer vaccination to over 0.7 million children.

The campaign aims to vaccinate more than 2.5 million children in the city.

Officials remain tight-lipped about reasons, revised dates.

“All the vaccination rounds were conducted using vaccine containing component against type-1 poliovirus” report says.

The campaign was scheduled to begin from Jan 14.

Authorities decide to inoculate children in phases instead of launching nationwide campaign.

Polio teams escorted by Frontier Constabulary personnel.

The butterfly effect of using Shakil Afridi to locate Osama bin Laden has resulted in attacks on health workers today.

After the explosion, 30 school teachers and 93 volunteers refused to vaccinate children against polio in Jamrud.

Meeting this week will discuss role of provinces, UN agencies’ exorbitant charges.

Two men detained in Charsadda for attacks on vaccinators earlier this month.

Provinces asked to devise comprehensive plan for security of vaccinators.

Say they will boycott the anti-polio campaign until their demands are met.

Previously, the police had termed the killing of 13-year old polio volunteer Farzana the result of a personal feud.

Who would wish polio upon their child? The TTP and their clones would, and do. They wish it upon all of our children.

Parents rush children to hospitals after field vaccinations halted.

Next drive will start after prime minister’s polio cell gives permission.

Rs0.5 million on behalf of President given to heirs of slain volunteers, Rs0.2 million given to injured workers.

Polio worker Hilal Khan, 22, died at the Lady Reading Hospital after fighting for his life for 24 hours.

Maintain immunisation teams are ‘soft targets’ for extremists.

Links Shakil Afridi’s vaccination drive to current attacks.

Wounded polio worker succumbs to injuries; Clerics announce demonstrations across the country.

‘Catch-up days’ for uncovered areas planned for Friday and Saturday.

Horrors such as Sister Bargeeta’s murder, remind us that this killing is another nail in coffin of civilised Pakistan.

Police say slain militants involved in Tuesday’s killings; vaccination postponed in Sindh.

Political parties say religion does not bar polio eradication.