Nationwide polio eradication campaign starts in Afghanistan

Because of the ban and ongoing fighting, around 3.3 million children have not been vaccinated in the past three years. “Without a doubt, polio is a disease that, if left…

Guinea worm nearer to eradication as circumstances halve in a 12 months

The reduction in cases is to be welcomed in the health community as the coronavirus pandemic increases worldwide. Despite cuts to many programs around the world, the Carter Center said…