Instructions

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Polio was once a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing mainly children (1)________ life. WHO is a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the (2)________ private-public partnership for health, which has (3)________ polio by 99%. Polio now survives (4)________ among the world's three poorest and (5)________ marginalised communities, where it stalks the most (6)________ children. These are — Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. (7)________ poliovirus transmission is interrupted in these countries, all (8)________ remain at risk of importation of polio, (9)________ vulnerable countries with weak public health and immunisation services. WHO's goal is (10)________ every last child with polio vaccine and ensure a polio-free world for future generations.

Question 172

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 7.


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