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.
28/07/2016
Fractional Dose Inactivated Polio Vaccine Campaign Held in India
Following the detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus in the sewage system in Hyderabad, a vaccination campaign has been held to boost immun...
25/07/2016
How the Right Vaccines and the Right People Are Protecting the Vulnerable in Pakistan
In Pakistan, two vaccines and thousands of skilled workers are making a real difference by boosting the immunity of the most at-risk childre...
25/07/2016
Reviewing the Progress towards Polio Eradication in Africa
With nearly two years since the last case of wild polio on the continent, the Africa Regional Certification Commission has met to review pro...
25/07/2016
United Arab Emirates delivers 116 million units of polio vaccine in Pakistan
United Arab Emirates paves the way for continued progress against polio in Pakistan
22/07/2016
Two Years Free From Wild Polio in Nigeria
A milestone for polio eradication efforts in Nigeria highlights the need for renewed energy and commitment to eradicate the poliovirus for g...
18/07/2016
Technical Advisory Group Commends Progress in Afghanistan
Experts gathered in Afghanistan earlier this month to review progress and to renew plans for the coming year.
18/07/2016
Finding Every Last Virus in Afghanistan
Significant progress in strengthening polio surveillance has been seen in the last year in Afghanistan according to a recent review.
04/07/2016
Technical Advisory Group Meets to Assess Eradication Efforts in Pakistan
Experts gathered in Pakistan in June to review progress and to renew plans for the coming months.
30/06/2016
The Importance of Surveillance for Polio Eradication
Michel Zaffran, Director of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, talks to Rotary International about why it is important to trace every...
30/06/2016
Shifting Strategy: Nigeria Needs to Remain Polio-Free
The Expert Review Committee in Nigeria has emphasised that this is no time for complacency, with much still needed to keep the country polio...
29/06/2016
Keeping Up the Fight Against Polio in Jordan
16/06/2016
Beyond Polio
The knowledge, skills and infrastructure built to end polio are helping to make dramatic progress on improving children’s health more broadl...
10/06/2016
One Step Close to Eradication: the Withdrawal of Type Two Oral Polio Vaccine Complete
In April 2016, countries around the world came together to withdraw the type two component of the oral polio vaccine and bring the world clo...
01/06/2016
Rotary Honours 2016 U.S. Congressional Polio Eradication Champions
Polio Eradication Champion Award given to U.S. advocates for eradication efforts
01/06/2016
The Leaders of the Group of Seven commit to Polio Eradication
The leaders of the Group of Seven have reaffirmed their commitment to ending polio once and for all during the Ise-Shima Summit presided by...
