Violence Strikes Polio Eradication Efforts in Pakistan: Multiple Injuries Following Bomb Attack on Health Workers
Wana, Pakistan — A devastating bomb attack in South Waziristan, targeting a vehicle carrying polio vaccination team members and security personnel, left six people injured including three police officers, according to local authorities on Monday. The incident occurred in the town of Wana, significantly dampening the country’s prolonged battle against polio. Immediately following the explosion, emergency responders transported the wounded to a nearby hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition. Security forces …