On September 9, a land mine explosion injured six police officers in South Waziristan, highlighting ongoing risks for polio vaccination teams amidst Pakistan's anti-polio drive.
The recent injuries occurred as Pakistan initiated a five-day polio vaccination campaign aiming to protect around 3 million children, amidst persistent threats to health workers.
Pakistan remains one of the last two countries where polio has not been eradicated, and previous insurgent attacks have underscored the challenges faced by vaccination efforts.
Post-Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the atmosphere appeared to change regarding polio vaccinations, reflecting a possible shift in priorities for insurgent groups.
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