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Underway Polio immunization in Makheta, Blantyre

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio Virus 1 sent shockwaves…
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Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

Establishment of Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

To improve the sensitivity of polio detection and response, the…
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Strengthening Polio Surveillance in Namibia

Strengthening Surveillance to Maintain Namibia’s Polio-Free Status

Poliovirus surveillance is one of the key pillars of the global…
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A polio outbreak response in Tigray with the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) vaccine: used as an opportunity to enhance the routine immunization

Polio vaccination with nOPV2 vaccine successfully completed in Tigray: Used as an Opportunity to Enhance the Routine Immunization

Two rounds of polio vaccination campaigns were conducted using…
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Polio vaccinations in Tanzania.

Timely outbreak response, enhanced surveillance halts wild poliovirus transmission in Southern Africa

Brazzaville/Lilongwe/Maputo – Following thorough assessments in…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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Umutoniwase Marie-Claire playing with her daughter Ornella

Securing a healthier future: Rwanda's vaccination efforts protect children from polio

Umutoniwase Marie Claire with her daughter Ornella who got…
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GPEI Delegation meeting at the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar.

Madagascar receives a high-level visit from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to strengthen routine immunisation, fight polio, and increase immunisation coverage

Antananarivo, 24 April 2024 – A high-level delegation of the…
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Child vaccinating polio

Zimbabwe surpasses 4 million target during polio vaccination using the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type (nOPV2)

Tsholotsho – In Tsholotsho district, Matebeleland North Province…
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Cross section of Rotary,Minsitry of Health and WHO Officials at the handing over of Polio grant to the Professor Pate

Rotary International donates $14 million to sustain Polio Eradication efforts in Nigeria 

Abuja, 18 January, 2024 - Committed to ensuring that every child is…
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