PM’s focal person on polio says timing of WHO decision ‘unexpected’.

New report also show country leads world in number of conflict-affected people.

Emergency meeting called to draw up a response.

Although detectable before birth, lack of resources and awareness make disease rampant.

Citizens say with rising mercury it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay indoors.

Midday timeslot highly unsuited for summer days, especially for office workers.

IHR emergency committee to give its recommendations in five days.

Share their thoughts, feelings at event marking International Street Children Day.

Patients on stretchers are common sight at the hospital.

The world body’s emergency committee to pass recommendations following meetings.