| Description |
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustration, color maps |
| Series |
Asia report ; no. 273 |
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ICG Asia report ; no. 273.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The war against polio -- Stumbling blocks -- Making Pakistan polio free -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"As the world marks Polio Day on 24 October, Pakistan remains the greatest impediment to a polio-free world. It has more cases than any other country, reflecting dual policy failures: to prioritise citizens' health and to curb violent extremism. Despite signs of impressive improvement, with cases declining fast, there is a real risk of another spike unless steps are taken to fully reverse years of neglect to public health services. The prevalence of the disease and conflict is closely interlinked. With militant opposition to immunisation and attacks on polio workers undermining eradication efforts in the volatile FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) agencies, a coercive, military-led strategy should be replaced by a civilian-led approach that encourages community buy-in, respects rights and meets the needs of a marginalised population. Protecting and supporting polio workers and more closely involving communities in eradication efforts should be top priorities. The government should also remove misgivings about the vaccine, created by the anti-immunisation propaganda of Islamist parties and militant sympathisers"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"23 October 2015." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ICG, viewed November 6, 2015) |
| Subject |
Poliomyelitis -- Pakistan -- Prevention
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Public health administration -- Pakistan
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Poliomyelitis -- Prevention.
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Public health administration.
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Pakistan.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group, issuing body.
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