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Polio
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The World Health Organization says polio has re-emerged as a public health emergency.


1988 - virus was endemic in 125 countries, and 350,000 cases were recorded worldwide.

2014 - virus is considered endemic in only three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan (2013 only 417 cases detected). Currently affects 10 countries worldwide.

(More? Polio Virus | WHO - Polio)

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