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Combining health datasets is helping polio vaccination efforts in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of just two countries where the polio virus remains endemic. Challenges remain in identifying and vaccinating all children, but data management software is providing a way forward...
Polio this week as of 21 September 2022
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the GPEI paid tribute to Her leadership, steadfastness and commitment to service and recognized His Royal Highness King Charles III’s support...
Afghanistan completes largest ever review of polio surveillance system
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For the last two decades, the prospect of sending 16 visiting polio experts out across the provinces of Afghanistan would have been impossible but from 6 to 19 June 2022, WHO Afghanistan's polio...
Polio this week as of 14 September 2022
Following the isolation of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) in New York, USA, in July, further virological and epidemiological analysis confirms circulation of this strain. It is important...
Polio this week as of 31 August 2022
Polio this week as of 24 August 2022
Afghanistan makes progress in polio eradication but challenges remain
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One year on from Afghanistan’s transition of power in August 2021, WHO’s polio eradication programme has made critical gains – but the job is far from finished Wild poliovirus transmission in...
Polio this week as of 10 August 2022
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Polio this week as of 03 August 2022
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