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The Legacy of the Iron Lung Machine: Remembering Paul Lunglek

From an infected person who has germs entering the spinal cord or people who have Polio at that age There will often be muscle weakness in the arms or legs. And the most dangerous symptom is paralysis of the muscles that help with breathing, including the diaphragm muscle. and the muscles between the ribs, the […]

The Resurgence of Polio: A Global Health Concern in 2024

Wednesday 3 January 2024, 7.15am Currently, the polio epidemic has begun to spread again in many countries. Compared to the past where more than 99% of cases were successfully eradicated, the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2021-2022 reported that epidemics of the WPV1 poliovirus strain have been found in Africa, Afghanistan […]

The Importance of Vaccinating Children: A Guide for Parents

Importance of Vaccinating Children for their Safety and Health As parents, ensuring the safety and health of our children is of utmost importance. One of the most effective ways to protect them from potentially life-threatening diseases is through vaccination. When a vaccine is administered, it triggers an immune response in the body, similar to a […]

EU-led Plan Commits Over 1 Billion Euros to Eradicate Polio Worldwide

EU-led plan aims to eradicate polio with over 1 billion euros in funding In a joint effort, the European Union, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the European Investment Bank have unveiled a new funding program worth over 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion) to combat polio. The initiative aims to completely eliminate the disease, […]

National Health Security Office Offers Free Polio Vaccines for Children Aged 0-5

Free Polio Vaccines Offered to Young Children in Thailand The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has announced that children aged 0-5 in Thailand can now receive the polio vaccine free of charge. This essential vaccine, which every Thai child must receive five times at specific ages, is aimed at preventing the serious infectious disease known […]