Two individuals were killed while protecting polio vaccination workers in a tribal area of Pakistan, as authorities continue efforts to vaccinate 19 million children against the endemic disease.

Gunmen in a tribal area of Pakistan attacked and killed police officers who were providing security for polio vaccination workers. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals protecting the health campaign.

Three polio workers who were abducted by militants in Bannu, Pakistan, have been safely recovered following coordinated efforts by the police and local jirga elders.