Pakistani Health Officials Use Cellphone Tracking, Other Tactics To Make Progress In Polio Vaccination Campaigns

Washington Post: By tracing cellphones, Pakistan makes inroads in war against polio
“In a surprising turnaround, Pakistan appears to be finally getting a handle on its polio epidemic, thanks to unorthodox tactics such as tracking residents’ cellphones. … The controversial strategy was combined with outreach to religious leaders, the creation of community health centers, and a renewed push to put women — not men — on the front lines of the country’s campaign to eradicate polio…” (Craig, 11/18).

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