Fwd: polio worker shot dead in afghanistan

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From: Nasra Hassan

Date: January 25, 2014 at 2:43:40 PM MT+

To: Terje Rod-Larsen Andrea Pfanzeltcr

Subject: polio worker shot dead in afghanistan

so after the "success" of this approach in pakistan, it begins in afghanistan, hope this is a solitary incident.

Polio vaccinator shot dead in Helmand

By Shams Jalal Jan 25, 2014 - 16:32

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A vaccinator was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Maria district of southern Helmand province, officials said Saturday.The 16 years old vaccinator was killed in the Siniali area of the district late on Friday, the governor's spokesman, Omar Zwak, told Pajhwok Afghan News.Public Health Director Dr Inayattillah confirmed the incident and said the volunteer came under attack was on his way home.The motive behind the incident and the perpetrators' identities remained unclear, he said.