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I'm devastated and heartbroken at the passing of a very dear friend and colleague, Aidan O'Leary, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Polio Eradication Programme. Aidan's passing is a shock to all of us, and especially to his family and friends in his native Ireland and around the world. On

We are grieving the tragic death of WHO Polio Director Aidan O’Leary, a public health champion and dedicated polio warrior, who dedicated his life to serving the vulnerable. His commitment to protecting Pakistani children from polio was inspiring and he will be terribly missed.

As a part of World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to combat climate change through environment conservation initiatives, Dr Luo Dapeng, WR Pakistan, planted a tree sapling at WHO Country Office during Independence Day Celebrations at World Health Organization (WHO).

Meet Tariq Husain from Manshera, a true #ImmunizationHero who dedicated over 30 years to protecting children's health in Pakistan. Watch his inspiring story and see how his unwavering commitment to the child immunization program continues to transform lives. #EPI@50

Gaza’s first polio case in 25 years—10-month-old Abdul Rahman—highlights the tragic impact of conflict on innocent lives. A polio vaccination campaign begins on 1 September to protect 640,000 children from this disabling disease. Humanitarian pauses are crucial and welcome, but