Bolivian environmental lawyer Antonio Sánchez Gómez publishes a firsthand account from the Andes condemning the destructive impact of extractive mining on local ecosystems and communities.

Spain has requested emergency funding from Brussels to address the migrant crisis in Ceuta, while its health ministry has asked autonomous communities for 25,000 vaccine doses to inoculate migrants. These measures aim to manage the influx of migrants and address public health concerns in the enclave.

Experts are concerned about a potential resurgence of polio, a disease long-vanquished from much of the world, as humanitarian funding cuts severely impact health institutions globally.

An Innsbruck historian has documented the challenging decades of polio in Austria since 1900, highlighting the limited medical options available to patients before the widespread introduction of the oral vaccine.

Henrietta Lacks' cervical cancer cells, known as HeLa cells, became immortal after her death at 31, profoundly transforming biomedical research and leading to significant medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.

Rotary President Yinka Babalola has issued a warning that polio could resurface within a decade if global vaccination efforts are halted. The statement highlights the ongoing importance of Rotary's fight against the disease and broader global health initiatives.

Zdravko Čolić surprised and angered his audience at a recent concert in Trebinje by pouring water on fans and then kicking a bottle into the crowd, with a video of the incident going viral.

A man who contracted polio at the age of six and subsequently lived in an iron lung for over 70 years has been recognized as the world's longest-known survivor using the device.

Martha Lillard, who had been using an iron lung since 1954 after contracting polio, has passed away, marking the end of an era for a device once critical during the polio epidemic.

A fire erupted overnight in Sesvete, Croatia, engulfing 14 cars and a boat at a company's premises, with firefighters responding to the blaze at an auto service shop.

This article explains why Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) is currently a topic of discussion, providing insights into its nature and implications.

Emma Vilarasau and Jordi Boixaderas star as parents of three daughters in 'La truita,' an intergenerational drama premiering at the Poliorama theater.

June 23rd marks several historical events, including the death of microbiologist Jonas Edward Salk, the inventor of the polio vaccine. It also commemorates the anniversary of the Brexit referendum, where supporters of the UK's departure from the EU prevailed.

A vaccine-derived polio virus has been detected in Ghaziabad, India, prompting authorities to launch a survey covering 30,000 households to assess the situation and prevent further spread.

Vilnius has commenced cleanup operations for the Nėris River, with a team of divers aiming to clear the entire river by next year. The initial phase is expected to cover the section from Verkių Trinapolis Church to the White Bridge.

The article delves into the difficulties and dilemmas confronting the workforce dedicated to polio eradication efforts.

Two police officers were martyred while on polio vaccination duty in Bajaur, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by health workers and security personnel in the region.

A police officer providing security for a polio team was martyred in an attack by unidentified assailants while returning from duty in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district, Pakistan.

Police are investigating an incident where two aggressive minors fought near the 'Akropolis' shopping center in Klaipėda, Lithuania, resulting in one young person requiring medical assistance.

Spanish payment platform Bizum aims to compete with US giants like Visa and Mastercard for a €68 billion market in Spain, as Europe seeks greater independence in payment systems.

The play 'La truita' (The Omelette), a major production by El Grec, Bitò, and 3XTres, is set to premiere at the Poliorama theater on June 27, featuring Vilarasau and Boixaderas.

Two new polio cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total tally for 2026 to three. Health authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the disease.

The Kwara State Government in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing immunisation efforts as part of a broader strategy to combat polio and other preventable childhood diseases across the state.

A shocking incident occurred in a grove near the Akropolis shopping center in Vilnius, where a 13-year-old girl was injured by a pistol after her peer threatened her and her brother then fired the weapon.

Architect-urbanist Simona Reičiūnaitė, known for her unique perspective on games like Monopoly, is now addressing global challenges through her international projects.

Journalist Elisabeth Anglarill is making her fiction debut with 'Los malos muertos,' a historical crime novel set between l'Escala and the ruins of Empúries. She highlights that looting remains prevalent despite being penalized.

Health authorities in Mozambique intend to immunize 800,000 children against polio as part of an initiative to block the disease's spread.

The Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative has expressed deep concern and condemned three attacks on security personnel escorting polio vaccination teams. The incidents occurred during an ongoing immunization drive that has vaccinated 27 million children across the country.

Despite continued progress in polio eradication efforts, weak security measures for vaccination teams are threatening to undermine hard-earned gains.

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has called for public cooperation ahead of a nationwide polio campaign rollout, emphasizing that sustained efforts have brought Pakistan closer to eradicating the disease.

Rotary International president-elect Babalola has highlighted the global push to end polio as a top priority for his upcoming term, reaffirming the organization's commitment to the cause.

A mass polio vaccination campaign is set to be launched in Tabora, Tanzania, targeting over 1,000,000 children to protect them against the disease.

The State Immunisation Officer (SIO), Bashar Garba, said, "A lot of people, especially in the metropolitan LGAs, Sokoto South, Sokoto North, Wamakko, are refusing oral polio vaccines." The post…

Some friends decide to share the messages that arrive during the evening, in ‘Perfect Strangers’, at the Poliorama theatre

ISLAMABAD: Data from Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Programme shows that a majority of the environmental samples for poliovirus, which causes the crippling disease, collected during the first two…

U POŽARU autobusa u Švicarskoj poginulo je šestero ljudi. Policija vjeruje da je požar izazvao muškarac koji se sam polio zapaljivom tekućinom i zapalio. Teroristički motiv je isključen.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved the deployment of members of the State Executive Council and Special Advisers to monitor the upcoming polio immunisation campaign across the 23 local government…

$1.6m in polio laboratory supplies being held up in Dubai

Sokoto State and UNICEF begin a pre-polio vaccination campaign to prepare for the March 2026 immunisation drive and ensure no child is left behind. Read More:…

La Conferencia de Asociaciones de Escritoras y Escritores presenta un manifiesto en el que urgen a las administraciones a regular Leer

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine

Malawi has launched a major vaccination campaign to combat its first polio outbreak in years, facing significant hurdles from misinformation and reduced aid.

Nigeria is expanding its immunisation program, which has not only increased vaccine coverage but also restored public confidence in government health facilities.

Mexican aviation authorities and industry observers caution that combining the two major low-cost carriers could severely limit competition and inflate ticket prices.

Los técnicos están citados este lunes con un único punto del orden del día: "Mecanismo de solidaridad para vacunas en relación con la situación en Ceuta" Leer

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico successfully defended their cross-border joint venture in a U.S. court, maintaining their alliance and antitrust immunity. This ruling allows the airlines to continue their collaborative operations between the United States and Mexico.

The World Health Organization announced that polio outbreaks have been successfully contained in five African nations, attributing the success to targeted vaccination campaigns and enhanced surveillance.

Police are investigating a fire at a car dealership in Zagreb where six vehicles, including Mercedes and Audis, were destroyed, with initial findings suggesting an unknown perpetrator doused and ignited a Q7 with flammable liquid.

Shameema and Tanzeela are part of a national program to vaccinate children against polio in the remote highlands of Kashmir, India, often trekking for miles in difficult conditions.

The White House plans to direct billions in research funds towards artificial intelligence, shifting resources away from traditional colleges and universities.

Pakistan reported to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) that it is in a decisive phase of polio eradication, having pushed the virus into fewer high-risk areas, though insecurity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains the biggest challenge.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has commended Nigeria for successfully eradicating the wild polio virus and praised Sokoto State's efforts in child welfare.

Martha Lillard, an American woman who contracted polio in 1953 and was believed to be the last person in the US still relying on an iron lung, has died at the age of 78.

A campaign has been initiated in Ghaziabad, India, following the detection of the polio virus in sewage, aiming to ensure no child is missed in vaccination efforts.

Spain's National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) has issued a warning about a potential monopoly risk in the electric car charging network. Twenty companies currently manage 95% of the infrastructure, which comprises 34,300 charging points.

Spanish health authorities and autonomous communities have agreed on a vaccination schedule for undocumented migrants and refugees, prioritizing measles, polio, tetanus, and diphtheria vaccines.

A recent sub-national polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan successfully reached over 18.6 million children in 79 high-risk districts, achieving 98 percent coverage, despite thousands of parental refusals.

Captain Okedeyi has commenced an extraordinary 10,000-kilometer cycling expedition from London to Lagos. The journey aims to raise awareness and garner support for the global fight against polio.

The head of a global polio oversight body has lauded Pakistan's significant efforts in combating the disease. The country continues its campaign to eradicate polio.

Two individuals were killed while protecting polio vaccination workers in a tribal area of Pakistan, as authorities continue efforts to vaccinate 19 million children against the endemic disease.

Two police officers providing security to polio teams were martyred in targeted attacks in Bajaur, prompting Chief Minister Afridi to condemn the incident and request a detailed report from the Inspector General.

Traditional leaders in Northern Nigeria are renewing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and eradicate polio, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s health sector reforms.

Rotary International has awarded Olusegun Osunkeye its highest honor, "Service Above Self," recognizing his decades of work in polio eradication efforts in Niger.

Adama Yerima, a polio survivor from Borno State, Nigeria, has shared her lifelong experience of living with the virus, expressing her longing for simple physical sensations and urging parents to prioritize child vaccination.

Nasarawa State is partnering with UNICEF to launch a polio vaccination campaign targeting over 1.5 million children, offering immunization and nutrition services.

Gombe State in Nigeria is appealing for media support to raise public awareness for its upcoming polio vaccination campaign scheduled for May, aiming to improve child immunization coverage.

Pakistan, despite nearly eradicating polio for 30 consecutive years, continues its efforts to fully eliminate the disease, which remains a persistent challenge.

Australia has announced its commitment to support a polio vaccination campaign, aiming to bolster public health efforts and eradicate the disease in affected regions.

A mass polio immunization campaign in Katsina, Nigeria, has successfully reached over 2.9 million children, marking 11 months without a new case despite challenges.

Concerns remain regarding the persistent threat of polio, indicating ongoing public health challenges.

A policeman was killed when militants attacked a polio vaccination camp in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges for health workers.

A polio vaccination campaign is set to begin in Balochistan, Pakistan, with millions of doses being distributed across remote villages and mountainous regions to reach every child.

An emergency measles-rubella vaccination drive has commenced in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas.

Pakistan's health minister announced that the country is closer than ever to eradicating polio and urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the disease.

The polio virus has been detected in London sewage for the second time this year, just days before ministers withdrew funding for global polio eradication efforts, drawing criticism from campaigners.

UNICEF is collaborating with media and stakeholders in Jigawa State, Nigeria, to launch a polio vaccination campaign targeting 1.5 million children under five years old.

Nuo pirmosios šalies poros iki vargingų kvartalų, nuo „Metropolio“ iki Nuodėmių gatvės.

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the State Immunisation Officer (SIO), Bashar Garba, said many who still refuse the vaccines have long-held beliefs and are not newly influenced. The…

International travel is often accompanied by simple reminders for vaccinations, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are now warning travelers to ensure...

Global health alerts are up for polio. The CDC warns travellers to take extra care. Poliovirus is detected in many countries. This reminds everyone the fight is not over.

Sokoto State has launched a four-day polio vaccination drive to protect 1.2 million children from the circulating variant poliovirus type 2. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-eyes-1-2-million-children-in-four-day-polio-vaccination-drive/

Pakistan’s National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) confirmed the first wild polio case of 2026 in a four-year-old child from Bello Union Council in Sindh’s Sujawal District…

The European Central Bank (ECB) assures privacy for the digital euro, which is projected to cost small businesses half as much as Visa and MasterCard. Spain has expressed an ambitious interest in accelerating its implementation by a year.

Survivors say US healthcare system not ready for new cases – ‘the only thing to fix polio is the polio vaccine’

Malawi has launched a large vaccination campaign following its first polio outbreak in years, as efforts to eradicate the paralyzing disease face challenges globally.

Sokoto State in Nigeria plans to intensify polio vaccination efforts in communities bordering Niger Republic to protect children.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared five African countries polio-free. This marks a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate the disease.

Angola is conducting a polio vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate 9.2 million children. The campaign, involving over 72,000 professionals and volunteers, is being carried out door-to-door and at fixed posts, following a previous round in May that vaccinated over 8 million.

This article is an archive page from The Guardian Nigeria News, compiling information on circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2).

Emergency services were called to the Kaunas 'Akropolis' shopping center in Lithuania on Tuesday evening after reports of a woman behaving dangerously on a hazardous slope.

Pakistan has reported a substantial decrease in the detection of poliovirus in environmental samples during the first half of 2026. The positivity rate has dropped to 13.1%, a significant improvement from the previous year.

Documentary+ has acquired 'Shadows in Sunlight,' a film highlighting the risks faced by health workers like Ishrat Rahim during polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan, which are often targets of violence.

Community health volunteers in remote northern Kenya are actively traveling across the region to detect poliovirus, aiming to prevent its spread before it can cause outbreaks.

Martha Lillard, the last American woman who spent most of her life in an 'iron lung' after contracting polio at age five, has passed away in Oklahoma.

A new polio vaccination drive is underway, marking another effort in the ongoing campaign against the disease. Details regarding the scope and targets of this specific drive are not immediately available.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck the region near the southern Italian city of Naples on Thursday morning, as reported by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).

A Cambridge study suggests that SpaceX's near-monopoly, responsible for launching almost 80% of humanity's payload into space, is eroding the sovereignty of states.

A special report details the efforts of Volunteer Community Mobilisers, traditional rulers, and other volunteers in Sokoto, Nigeria, to combat polio vaccine hesitancy, track unvaccinated children, and report suspected cases.

Gunmen in a tribal area of Pakistan attacked and killed police officers who were providing security for polio vaccination workers. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals protecting the health campaign.

Rotary International has committed over $3 billion to global efforts aimed at eradicating polio, working in partnership to vaccinate children worldwide.

The ephemeral company T de Calòrica will premiere 'Les dones Piñeiro', a comedy about working-class women from the 1980s, at the Poliorama in February 2027.

Two new polio cases have been confirmed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, bringing the total number of cases for the year to three. This development highlights ongoing challenges in polio eradication efforts in the region.

Pakistan has reported two new polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of cases for the current year to three.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a UNICEF delegation, reaffirming the country's commitment to child health and polio eradication. He stated Pakistan will continue to collaborate with international partners to improve child health outcomes.

UN agencies, including UNICEF and WHO, have praised Kebbi state's investments in healthcare and its efforts to revitalize health centers and combat polio. They urged for sustained efforts in the fight against polio.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his commitment to eradicating polio, as the country reports a significant drop in cases, with only one case recorded in 2026 compared to previous years.

Pakistan's second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year failed to vaccinate approximately 300,000 children, missing its target of over 45 million children under five.

Three polio workers who were abducted by militants in Bannu, Pakistan, have been safely recovered following coordinated efforts by the police and local jirga elders.

A police constable was martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan. The constable was providing security for the health workers during their campaign.

A police officer assigned to protect a polio vaccination team was killed by suspected militants as a nationwide campaign to eradicate the disease commenced.

Pakistan's First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has urged public cooperation as a week-long nationwide anti-polio campaign begins on April 13, aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children.

A tribute marks the birthday of one of film history's most important directors, born on April 7, 1939. He became a master of cinema after spending a year watching films due to childhood polio.

Despite centuries of successful vaccine use, social media continues to spread myths about various vaccinations, including those for COVID-19, MMR, polio, and rotavirus, which this article aims to debunk.

Music streaming giant Spotify faces increasing cultural and economic pressures despite its expanding market hegemony, with critics describing its system as opaque and a 'terrifying monopoly'.

She invented the game nearly 80 years ago to distract children who were suffering in the hospital during a polio outbreak.

Police in Sombor announced the arrest of a 69-year-old man in Odžaci on suspicion of attempting to murder two women by stabbing one and dousing both with gasoline.

Un informe concluye que la regulación que esta semana arranca su tramitación en el Parlament contraviene el derecho europeo

CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for 32 countries due to polio cases, urging travelers to ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.

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Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine

Concerns are rising about a potential polio resurgence in the US after a top vaccine adviser questioned the necessity of childhood shots, with survivors warning the healthcare system is unprepared for new cases.

Ram Chandra Agarwal, a polio survivor, overcame adversity to build a brand worth Rs 6,500 crore, starting with a photocopy shop before venturing into the garment business.