Ending an Outbreak: The Importance of Strong Surveillance – GPEI

Ending an Outbreak: The Importance of Strong Surveillance

The polio outbreaks in Ethiopia and Kenya were declared over this June, emphasizing the importance of strong surveillance in knowing the virus has gone from a country.

26/06/2015

20150626_EndingAnOutbreak — Amina Ismail (right) works to strengthen surveillance systems in Kenya, sensitizing communities on the essential role data has to play in tracing and stopping every last virus. WHO