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Battling terrorism to eradicate polio

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Pakistan’s polio cases linked to poor ‘cold chain’ facilities

Polio surfacing among vaccinated children in Pakistan may be due to poor facilities for vaccine storage and transport.

20/02/13

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Pakistan fears spurt in polio, measles cases

Violent opposition to immunisation programmes has resulted in a spike in cases of polio and measles in Pakistan.

28/01/13

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Pakistan boosts drive against measles

Pakistan is taking drastic steps to check a rash of measles cases in its areas bordering Afghanistan.

15/10/12

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Malaria overtreatment a ‘risk to public health in Asia’

Overdiagnosing and mistreating malaria poses a risk to rural central and south Asian communities, says a study.

13/08/12

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Pakistan polio vaccination project among award winners

A project to combat misconceptions about vaccination in previously Taliban-held regions of Pakistan has received a US$10,000 award.

27/04/12

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Straw house design passes earthquake tests

A straw bale house designed to withstand earthquakes has passed rigorous shaking tests, say engineers.

07/05/09

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