17 Health Workers Killed This Year As Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Efforts Face Setbacks

Islamabad: At least 17 health workers have been killed during polio vaccination drives in Pakistan this year, underscoring the dangers and difficulties facing the country’s efforts to eliminate the disease, Dawn reported.Despite the resurgence of the crippling virus, which has already led to 17 reported cases this year, militants continue to target the very people trying to protect children from
Islamabad: At least 17 health workers have been killed during polio vaccination drives in Pakistan this year, underscoring the dangers and difficulties facing the country’s efforts to eliminate the disease, Dawn reported.Despite the resurgence of the crippling virus, which has already led to 17 reported cases this year, militants continue to target the very people trying to protect children from
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