A global initiative is seeking over €2 billion in additional funding to eliminate polio by 2029, with a total of $6.9 billion needed. The goal has been extended due to challenges such as violence and climate emergencies affecting vaccination efforts, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen. Polio primarily affects children, with only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, still endemic. Recent cases in Gaza highlight the urgency of the vaccination campaign. Full article (Euronews.com)