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Roadside bomb hits police vehicle in Pakistan, wounding 9 during anti-polio drive

San Antonio Urban Editorial Team
Last updated: 2024/09/09 at 11:29 AM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published September 9, 2024
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Roadside bomb hits police vehicle in Pakistan, wounding 9 during anti-polio drive

Protecting the health of our future generations is vital, but unfortunately, there are those who will stop at nothing to hinder progress. A recent attack in Peshawar, Pakistan, serves as a grim reminder of the dangers faced by those working on polio immunization drives.

A roadside bomb targeted a vehicle carrying officers assigned to protect health workers conducting a polio vaccination campaign in South Waziristan, injuring six officers and three civilians. While the polio workers themselves were unharmed, the attack highlights the risks faced by those on the front lines of public health initiatives.

Despite the constant threat of violence, dedicated individuals continue to work tirelessly to eradicate polio in Pakistan. Unfortunately, militants often target vaccination teams and those tasked with protecting them, spreading misinformation about the vaccine’s purpose.

Just hours before this attack, Pakistan launched a campaign to vaccinate 30 million children against polio. With 17 new cases reported since January, the country’s progress in eliminating polio is at risk. Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the only two countries where the disease has not been eradicated.

Polio is a potentially fatal disease that primarily affects children under the age of 5. Spread through contaminated water, the disease can cause paralysis and even death if left untreated.

As we strive to create a polio-free world, it’s essential to recognize and support the brave individuals who continue to work towards this goal despite the risks they face. Let’s stand together in solidarity against those who seek to undermine public health efforts and work towards a healthier future for all.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

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