| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/13/1000 (26.10.13) |
| Publication Date | 26/10/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission on 26 October 2013 reported that the World Health Organisation (WHO) received reports that twenty two cases of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), possibly caused by the poliovirus, have been diagnosed in Deir-ez-zur in Northern Syria. Final results are awaited from the regional reference laboratory of the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO. These could be the first cases in Syria since 1999 and the situation is extremely worrying given the present security situation and the problems with access to those who will need to be vaccinated. BBC News reported on the 8 November 2013 that, according to infectious disease experts, Europe could be at risk from polio following a recent outbreak in Syria. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-1000_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Middle East |
