The legacy of isolation is a double-edged sword for children in Nuristan, Eastern Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s remote and mountainous Nuristan province, children are highly vulnerable to polio and other deadly diseases due to multiple, intersecting needs that stem from long-standing isolation and multiple deprivations.
14/12/2020
Afghanistan polio snapshot – October 2020
Update on polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan for October 2020
14/12/2020
Pakistan polio snapshot – September 2020
Update on polio eradication efforts in Pakistan for September 2020
02/12/2020
40 million children in Africa Region vaccinated against polio following re-start of campaigns
After a pause in polio campaigns due to COVID-19, Chad and other African Region countries strive to boost immunity
25/11/2020
Rallying to vaccinate every child in Somalia against polio
Community mobilizers build trust with communities ahead of crucial vaccination campaigns.
17/11/2020
Even the smallest question should be answered
Ms. Rina Dey, Communications Director for CORE Group Polio Project India, explains why listening to communities is key to ending polio.
13/11/2020
Novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) granted EUL recommendation
WHO has issued an Emergency Use Listing recommendation for the type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2)
13/11/2020
Recommandation d’autorisation d’utilisation d’urgence pour un nouveau vaccin
Nouvel outil à utiliser pour lutter contre le PVDVc2
11/11/2020
Global health leaders urge emergency action on polio at World Health Assembly
Plea for international solidarity, following WHO/UNICEF call for emergency action
06/11/2020
UNICEF and WHO call for emergency action to avert major measles and polio epidemics
As COVID-19 disrupts immunizations, urgent action needed to protect most vulnerable children from deadly and debilitating diseases
29/10/2020
Coffee with Polio Experts: Dr Zubair Wadood
We talk to Dr Wadood about the impact of COVID-19 on the global polio eradication effort, and how the polio infrastructure is supporting COV...
23/10/2020
Major achievement focus of Rotary’s World Polio Day event
A win for polio is a win for global health
22/10/2020
Afghanistan polio snapshot – August 2020
Update on polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan for August 2020
22/10/2020
Facing the dual challenges of Polio and COVID-19 in Afghanistan
Dr Farima has overcome many gender barriers to rise in Afghanistan’s polio programme and fight COVID-19.
21/10/2020
Pakistan polio snapshot – August 2020
Update on polio eradication efforts in Pakistan for August 2020
20/10/2020
Heroes work together to end polio in the Philippines
Joint efforts help reach every child with polio vaccine.
