18/04/2019
Why the last mile in polio eradication is so important

Seven questions with Michael K. McGovern, International PolioPlus Committee Chair

02/04/2019
Pakistan Regional Polio Laboratory nearing completion thanks to Japan International Cooperation Agency

JICA continues to support Pakistan in polio eradication efforts

06/03/2019
Realizing the dream of a polio-free world – Dr Ujala Nayyar

Surveillance officer at WHO pushes through gender-related obstacles to help end polio in Pakistan

06/02/2019
Public health leadership steps up support for polio eradication efforts

WHO Executive Board’s strong push to finish the job

29/01/2019
2018 in review

Progress in the challenging last mile of eradication

10/01/2019
WHO DG calls for concerted efforts to end polio during his visit to Pakistan and Afghanistan

Endemic countries, WHO and partners are committed to eradicate polio

21/12/2018
Countries of the Americas stand resolute in the global fight against polio

Over 140 public health experts from 22 countries gather at the 6th Regional Meeting on Polio in Guatemala

11/12/2018
Polio Champion Award presented to the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May

Rotary International recognizes polio eradication efforts by UK leadership

08/10/2018
G20 Ministers of Health recognize the importance of eradicating polio

Group continues its historical support

30/08/2018
Remembering Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, made significant and important contributions to global efforts to eradicate poli...

29/06/2018
Rotary recognizes Canada’s commitment to polio

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s continued support for polio eradication celebrated at the 2018 Rotary International Convention.

21/06/2018
Republic of Korea becomes first donor to support polio outbreak response in Horn of Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea announced today an additional US$ 2 million to fund polio outbreak response and sur...

15/06/2018
World leaders reaffirm commitment to polio eradication at G7 Summit

“We reconfirm our resolve to work with partners to eradicate polio and effectively manage the post-polio transition.”

14/06/2018
Gavi Board funds inactivated poliovirus vaccine until 2020

Flexible support to Nigeria also approved.

19/05/2018
Rotary International provides clean water to help end polio

In Karachi, Pakistan, Rotary PolioPlus activities are building community trust.

08/05/2018
Canada provides Can$ 100 million to protect girls and boys from polio

Contributions to WHO and UNICEF will help end polio in Afghanistan, and fund global eradication efforts.

27/04/2018
Commonwealth leaders affirm commitment to end polio

At their triennial summit, Commonwealth leaders emphasized renewed support for international efforts to tackle polio and other diseases.

16/04/2018
UAE Leadership Supports Delivery of 281 Million Vaccines to Protect Children from Polio in Pakistan

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, disburses final US$12 million of US$120 million commitment made...

09/04/2018
Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote support polio eradication efforts in Nigeria

Gates and Dangote emphasized the need to eradicate polio, strengthen routine immunization, and improve primary health care.

19/03/2018
Polio personnel support Lassa fever response in Nigeria

In Nigeria, experts from the frontline of polio eradication are helping to end other disease outbreaks.

13/03/2018
Ending polio in Nigeria, one home at a time

In Nigeria, dedicated female mobilizers are critical in the fight against polio.

02/03/2018
Japan provides additional funds to support Pakistan Regional Polio Laboratory

US$ 3.2 million pledged for equipment to help detect the last remaining reservoirs of the virus.

09/01/2018
Coffee with Polio Experts: Dr Urs Herzog, Rotarian and polio survivor

We join Dr Urs Herzog, Rotarian, polio eradicator, National PolioPlus Advocacy Advisor for Rotary Switzerland and polio survivor himself, as...

29/12/2017
Capturing lessons from polio eradication

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is partnering with institutions in seven countries to help document and disseminate knowledg...

18/12/2017
Germany provides additional critically-needed funds to Pakistan

€ 2 million in support pledged to help defeat last remaining reservoirs of the virus