YANGON — A three-year-old child in Myanmar has been paralyzed by polio, raising alarms over the re-emergence of the disease in the region after years of near eradication. Health officials confirm this case is the first reported in the country in recent times.
The child’s paralysis has prompted urgent vaccination campaigns and surveillance efforts to prevent further spread. Experts warn that low immunization rates and disruptions caused by political instability have increased vulnerability to infectious diseases like polio.
International health agencies are coordinating with Myanmar’s government to accelerate immunization drives and monitor potential outbreaks. The case underscores the ongoing challenges faced in eradicating polio globally.
Authorities are calling for heightened vigilance and community cooperation to contain the virus and protect children from preventable paralysis.
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