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.
14/11/2014
Three… Two… One?
With the possible eradication of wild poliovirus type 3, the polio eradication countdown is getting closer than ever to achieving no more ca...
29/10/2014
Ending the Outbreak in Cameroon: Crucial for a Polio-Free Africa
This World Polio Week, Chris Wolff reflects on progress towards stopping the transmission of polio in Cameroon.
28/10/2014
Reaching Every Child: The Legacy of the Polio Vaccines
This World Polio Week marks the 100th birthday of Jonas Salk, and is a reminder of the need to protect every single child.
24/10/2014
Happy World Polio Day 2014
World Polio Day on the 24 October provides an opportunity to reflect on just how far we have come towards eradicating polio for all children...
23/10/2014
World Polio Week 2014
Every child deserves to live in a polio free world.
20/10/2014
Canadian Prime Minister Recognized As Polio Eradication Champion
The award reflects the leading role played by Canada and their continued commitment for the future of the effort to eradicate polio.
22/09/2014
Synchronized Campaigns in Western and Central Africa
Nearly 94 million children will be protected against polio this week in 18 countries
18/09/2014
Historic IPV Introduction in Nepal
Nepal becomes first GAVI eligible country to introduce vaccine
16/09/2014
Children protected against polio in Jordan
The precarious journey of polio vaccines to high risk children is brought to life through photographs
01/09/2014
Polio vaccination requirements at borders help to stop polio in its tracks
More countries are introducing compulsory polio vaccination requirements for visa applications, following the declaration of polio as a Publ...
01/09/2014
Innovative campaigns in Nigeria help Africa edge closer to polio eradication
The final frontiers to polio eradication in Nigeria are being addressed through an increased focus on immunization in border settlements.
25/08/2014
United Efforts in Central Africa Tackle the Polio Outbreak
Possibility of undetected circulation
07/08/2014
Remoteness not a Challenge for the Poliovirus
But a major challenge for polio fighters and requires complex coordination
17/07/2014
An Important Opportunity Amid a Crisis
Vaccinating those displaced from North Waziristan
24/06/2014
Expert Spotlight on Somalia
The Horn of Africa outbreak has slowed, but the threat of spread persists: pockets of children in hard-to-reach areas are still unable to re...
