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.
02/04/2015
Bangladesh introduces inactivated polio vaccine
The launch of IPV in Bangladesh demonstrates what can be achieved through strong integration of polio eradication and routine immunization
31/03/2015
The Heroism of Health Workers
Frontline health workers are vaccinating children and changing attitudes family by family in the most hard to reach areas of Pakistan
20/03/2015
Finishing What He Started
April marks the 60th anniversary of the announcement that Jonas Salk’s inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) was safe and effective; his work is p...
12/03/2015
Polio Eradication: measuring ourselves every step of the way
At the start of 2015, global and regional bodies have been meeting to evaluate progress and establish strategies for the coming year.
06/03/2015
Making It Happen
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women at the heart of polio eradication
27/02/2015
Polio and Ebola: Legacy in Action
Read more on the work of Dr Singh and Dr Kumar here. Surveillance experts from India are working to strengthen the Ebola outbreak response i...
26/02/2015
Nigeria Introduces the Inactivated Polio Vaccine Into Routine Immunization System
This month, Nigeria became the first polio endemic country to use inactivated polio vaccine in routine systems.
26/02/2015
Pakistan Measures Progress against Low Season Plan
Ensuring access to every child in every district remains the priority in Pakistan.
24/02/2015
Somalia marks six months without a case of polio
Significant progress has been made in the outbreak response, yet missed children remain a threat.
17/02/2015
Major Multi-Country Epidemic Prevented in the Middle East
Since the outbreak of polio and the response launched in October 2013, the Middle East has made incredible progress towards becoming polio-f...
16/02/2015
Maintaining Momentum in Nigeria is Crucial for a Polio-free Africa
Expert Review Committee in Nigeria urges vigilance in light of tentative steps towards eradication in Nigeria.
02/02/2015
IPV is rolled out globally
International support critical to protecting children everywhere against lifelong polio paralysis
31/01/2015
Let’s End Polio And Build A Healthier Future
The Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDs rally against polio
29/01/2015
Global health leaders say polio-free world within grasp
No child need ever again suffer polio-paralysis, but experts warn of grave humanitarian consequences if success is not reached
23/01/2015
Nigeria: Looking Towards a Polio-Free Future
Six months with no case of wild polio signifies dramatic progress in Nigeria.
