Last Thursday was World Polio Day! Its been a difficult year for Polio so far, with numbers increasing. For example, there have been 39 cases reportedin Pakistan so far this year, and 22 in Afghanistan. Those are the only two endemic countries. Sadly, there have been cases reported in Gaza and the 3rd phase of their vaccine program had to be postpoined dues to increasing violence.POLIO UPDATE
Last Thursday was World Polio Day! Its been a difficult year for Polio so far, with numbers increasing. For example, there have been 39 cases reportedin Pakistan so far this year, and 22 in Afghanistan. Those are the only two endemic countries. Sadly, there have been cases reported in Gaza and the 3rd phase of their vaccine program had to be postpoined dues to increasing violence.