Background: From 2010 through 2013, integrated health and environmental responses
addressed an unprecedented epidemic lead poisoning in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria …

Background Despite the efforts of national and international organizations, polio has not
been eradicated from Pakistan. The prevalence of polio in Pakistan is exceptional in global …

New pathogens continue to emerge, and the increased connectedness of populations
across the globe through international travel and trade favors rapid dispersal of any new …

Pakistan is one of the few countries where poliovirus transmission still persists, despite
intensive efforts to eradicate the disease. Adequate vaccination coverage is essential to …

Community perceptions of people with disabilities are not uncommon and also have impact
on access to services. This article discusses the results from interviews, participant …

Background: Pigmentary disorders are believed to be the most common group of
dermatoses in the pediatric age group. Loss of pigment can have a profound psychological …

Background: Caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) play an important role in the
habilitation of their wards. Their knowledge and beliefs about CP may affect their disposition …

Background: According to global eradication initiative program, poliomyelitis was eradicated
all over the world except Pakistan and Afghanistan due to some challenges like …

Pakistan is one of the few countries where poliovirus transmission still persists, despite
intensive efforts to eradicate the disease. Adequate vaccination coverage is essential to …

Background: On March 27, 2014, the Regional Certification Commission of the World Health
Organization certified South-East Asian Region, which includes India, as polio free. Since …