Polio
Polio Is Back in the Philippines, 19 Years After the Disease Was Eradicated
Anti-vaccine sentiments are growing in the country.
This Is the Border Where Polio Still Thrives
While the world has nearly won the battle against polio, the viral disease continues to elude health workers in the porous space between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Kids keep getting this polio-like illness — and researchers have no idea why
It’s still unclear what causes the illness or how to treat it, even though the CDC has been vigilantly tracking the outbreak since 2014.
The CIA's Fake Vaccine Drive to Find Osama Bin Laden Lowered Vaccination Rates in Pakistan
News of the ploy made the Taliban even more anti-vax than it already was.
What Happens When a Kid Becomes a Caregiver
"It didn't occur to me that I was taking on these roles. I just did them because I loved her."
Mitch McConnell Refused to Meet With Group That Funded His Polio Recovery
Without the March of Dimes, he might have been among the people with disabilities arrested for protesting the Senate health bill.
Conspiracy Theories Are the Reason We Still Have Polio
The Taliban, Boko Haram and antivaxxers have this one thing in common.
Boko Haram Has Prevented Nigeria From Eliminating Polio
Terrorism and war can ruin our chances at eradicating disease.
This Team of Brave Female Volunteers Is Fighting Polio in Pakistan
Check out the trailer for our upcoming episode of 'VICE' on HBO, airing May 6 at 11 PM.
Polio Could Be Eradicated Within One Year
The infectious disease famous for causing paralysis in the legs is on its way out, according to the WHO.
Bomb Kills at Least 15 at Polio Vaccination Center in Pakistan
Vaccination workers in Pakistan have long been a target of militant groups who accuse them of acting as a front for Western spy agencies.
Pakistan Shuts Down Save The Children Office and Kicks Charity Out
Save the Children has previously been accused by Pakistan of facilitating a CIA vaccination program that tracked down Osama bin Laden. Now it's being accused of anti-Pakistan activities.