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Polio’s last stand
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Polio’s last stand

A hard-fought battle against the polio virus may be approaching its endgame. Last week, health officials laid out plans to eradicate the virus from its last redoubts, but warned that the effort may founder owing to a...

29 May, 2012
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Polio Eradication in India
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Polio Eradication in India

India has reached a major milestone in the history of polio eradication – a 12-month period without any case of polio.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join...

29 February, 2012
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Why polio is so hard to eliminate – Chad
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Why polio is so hard to eliminate – Chad

Poor-quality emergency immunization campaigns and low routine polio immunization coverage are helping the polio virus to spread in Chad,🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

1 February, 2012
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The Last Case of Polio in India?
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The Last Case of Polio in India?

Rukhsar Khatoon may be the last reported case of wild poliovirus in India, she was just 18 months old when she was paralyzed by polio on 13 January 2011.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a...

13 January, 2012
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Help celebrate India’s polio free achievement!
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Help celebrate India’s polio free achievement!

On January 13th 2012, the world will reach a remarkable milestone in the fight to eradicate polio – 12 months without a single case of polio for the first time in India’s history.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this...

12 January, 2012
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