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WHO declares polio a global health emergency
The World Health Organization for the first time declares polio a global health emergency with outbreaks across at least 10 countries in Asia Africa and the Middle East. Pakistan Syria and Cameroon are named as sources of cross border spread and vaccination certificates for travelers are urged.
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London
World Health Organization
Asia
Africa
Middle East
Pakistan
Syria
Cameroon
Bruce Aylward
WHO
Donald A. Henderson
Somalia
Iraq
U.S
Israel
West Bank
Gaza
Afghanistan
Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Kenya
Ukraine
Sudan
Central African Republic
Henderson
Aylward
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Tom Frieden
Frieden
Lahore