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Polio and political will; one without the other

KARACHI: Pakistan’s success and failure is now linked to a rapidly multiplying number. From 188 polio cases on October 2 at 1pm to 194 at 9pm to 202 on October 3 at 10pm and now 207; the last 22 days have seen at least 41 new cases.

In a population of nearly 200 million, these 207 children represent 0.0001035% making it easy for some to forget how a three-digit number has changed the lives of thousands, and continues to risk the lives of millions across the world.

Read More  http://tribune.com.pk/story/774952/polio-and-political-will-one-without-the-other/

 

 

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