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Pakistan closer to eliminating polio: officials
11 new polio cases have been recorded in humans since the start of the year compared to 25 in the same period in 2015
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Polio virus: Samples test negative for local transmission across country
Most specimens prove negative even when processed through advanced technology
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Polio cases from Bannu trigger authorities’ attention
Say media can play vital role in sensitising parents on issue.
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Fighting the virus: Four-day polio campaign kicks off in Sindh
The fifth campaign of the year seeks to target more than 2.2 million children
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Pilot project launched: EPI technicians to focus on core duties
Their involvement in polio drives affected immunisation against other diseases
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For three months: WHO extends travel curbs for Pakistanis
Countries told to include polio certification as part of visa process
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The big push to kill polio
WHO representative in Pakistan Dr Michel Thieren has stated that polio could be eliminated in Pakistan within months
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Pakistan could eradicate polio in months, says WHO
WHO official says about 11 cases were noticed in Pakistan and five in Afghanistan this year
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TAG chairperson says end to disease is imminent
Advises local vaccinators be retained to see campaign through
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Crippling virus: Preparations for three-day polio drive completed
Over 37,000 children under the age of five will be inoculated during the campaign
