The urgent need to eliminate polio in Pakistan has become more pressing than ever, especially in light of the recent tragic events that have seen dedicated health workers fall victim to violence while on the frontlines of a lifesaving mission.

The recent attack in Mastung, which resulted in the martyrdom of two Levies personnel protecting a polio vaccination team, illustrates the grave risks vaccinators face. Although the government does provide security to vaccinators — such as the........

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