A Pakistani police officer was shot and killed while escorting health workers on a polio vaccination drive in Balochistan Province on May 27. Despite the loss, no health workers were harmed, and the attack underscores the risks that vaccination teams face from insurgent groups in the region, including the Taliban and ISIS. President Zardari condemned the violence and praised the commitment of polio workers. Pakistan remains one of the few countries where polio has not been eradicated, with the current campaign targeting 45 million children until June 1.
A Pakistani police officer was killed protecting health workers during a polio vaccination campaign in Balochistan, highlighting the dangers faced by such teams in volatile regions.
President Zardari condemned the attack, emphasizing the bravery of polio vaccine officials and their crucial role in combating the disease in Pakistan.
Pakistan continues to battle polio, with Balochistan Province's campaign targeting millions and facing threats from insurgent groups, underscoring the region's complex challenges.
Polio teams are often targeted in Pakistan, where both the Taliban and Islamic State are active, showing the ongoing risks amid vaccination efforts.
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