Overcoming the Final Hurdles

The Expert Review Committee in Nigeria met in February to assess the risks that need to be overcome in order to bring Nigeria closer to finishing polio once and for all.

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No child has been paralysed by wild poliovirus in Nigeria since July 2014; but keeping children safe against this disease is just as important as ever. WHO/L.Dore.

On the 9 – 10 February, the Expert Review Committee on Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization (ERC) met in Nigeria to review progress towards polio eradication and to underline the urgent need to keep up the momentum in the face of remaining risks.

Global leaders undaunted in face of rising polio cases

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Second round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks: UNICEF and WHO