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Polio Eradication Efforts Threatened by Security and Funding Issues

8/6/2025

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Global efforts to eliminate polio are in jeopardy, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where security and healthcare hurdles hinder vaccination initiatives. Despite three billion children vaccinated, critics point to mismanagement and outdated tactics. Experts urge the adoption of a safer injectable vaccine to mitigate risks, as funding shortages loom over future progress.

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Global efforts to eliminate polio are in jeopardy, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where security and healthcare hurdles hinder vaccination initiatives. Despite three billion children vaccinated, critics point to mismanagement and outdated tactics. Experts urge the adoption of a safer injectable vaccine to mitigate risks, as funding shortages loom over future progress.