News - GPEI
31/08/2016
Public health emergency declared in Lake Chad basin following Nigeria polio outbreak

Government officials from across the Lake Chad sub-region call for a co-ordinated regional response following the recent wild polio cases in...

22/08/2016
Cases in Nigeria: What’s the Outlook?

Interview with Michel Zaffran, Director of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative

11/08/2016
First wild poliovirus cases in Nigeria since July 2014

Rapid multi-country response planned, as Nigeria declares national public health emergency

04/08/2016
Islamic Advisory Group Supports Final Push for Polio Eradication

The Islamic Advisory Group met to reaffirm its commitment to polio eradication and reiterated its trust in the safety and effectiveness of a...

03/08/2016
Dutch Rotarians Show Support for Polio Eradication

An EndPolioNow tulip initiative is an example of efforts made by Rotarians across the world to help in the fight against the poliovirus

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...

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