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.
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...
30/05/2016
Global Leaders Commit to Polio Eradication at World Health Assembly
During the 69th World Health Assembly in Geneva global leaders have reaffirmed commitment to ending polio once and for all.
29/05/2016
Stopping Circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus in Lao
19/05/2016
Canada Helping Women Deliver for Eradication
Canada announces funding for polio eradication in Nigeria at the Women Deliver Conference in Copenhagen.
12/05/2016
Polio Interrupted in Ukraine, but Efforts Must Continue
The polio outbreak in Ukraine has been declared interrupted, but significant gaps in surveillance and immunization still need to be addresse...
