Topic: Polio

More Anti-Polio Workers Killed In Pakistan

A woman draws crosses over an anti-polio drive poster, signalling a boycott of the ongoing campaign due to security concerns, during a protest rally against the killing of anti-polio drive campaign workers in Islamabad December 19, 2012.
REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

Attacks on United Nations health workers in Pakistan continued for a third straight day, even though their polio vaccination program had been suspended due to the violence. 

By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 18, 2012

Health Workers Killed Trying to Deliver Polio Vaccine in Pakistan

Gunmen in Pakistan have killed six people and wounded several others who were working on an anti-polio vaccination program, amid accusations that the campaign is part of a Western conspiracy against Muslims.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jul 10, 2012

Trimming the Times

Singing Grandmothers in Russia, Harvard, and 'Hollywood Heights'

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 10, 2011

Pakistan May Be Standing in Way of Polio's Eradication

The disease is spreading in Pakistan as other hot spots make progress

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