01/07/2024 12:08 (UTC)

Pakistan kicks off anti-polio campaign amid surge in cases

Karachi, Jul 1 (EFE/EPA).- Pakistan on Monday kicked off an anti-polio vaccination campaign to vaccinate 9.5 million children across several districts after the country reported several polio cases this year, authorities said.

The development comes after Pakistan reported three polio cases last week, making the total number of cases to eight in the year so far compared to only six in 2023. (Camera: REHAN KHAN).

FOOTAGE SHOWS CHILDREN RECEIVE POLIO VACCINATION IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN.

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Date: 01/07/2024 12:06 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Health
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 34 seconds
Reference: 7001378243
Relevance: Normal