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The Polio Crisis in Pakistan

July 1, 2011January 25, 2023 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

Yesterday, another polio case was discovered in Pakistan’s Khuzdar district, bringing this year’s total to at least 57 for the country. Although Pakistan is now

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2010 Year-End Special Issue

December 29, 2010January 25, 2023 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

Here at HealthMap, we are often focused on outbreaks happening right now. As the new year approaches, we reflect on some of the outbreaks of

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Confirmed Cases of Polio in Republic of Congo

November 9, 2010January 25, 2023 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

Last week, we reported a possible polio outbreak in Pointe-Noire, Congo where 8 deaths and 20 cases were suspected. This week, at least two confirmed

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Polio update

November 2, 2010January 25, 2023 Lakshmi Yajurvedi

In the past few weeks, polio cases have been reported in several countries. Polio is an extremely contagious viral disease. Although up to 95% of

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